At-Risk School Social Worker at Detroit Premier Academy

National Heritage Academies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies is seeking an At-Risk School Social Worker for Detroit Premier Academy. This role involves providing counseling, developing intervention plans, and collaborating with staff to support student success. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Social Work and a valid state license.

Benefits

Competitive benefits at affordable rates

Personalized development and coaching opportunities

Best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid social work license issued in Michigan.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to special education students.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for special education services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents for school planning.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

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School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Premier Academy opened in 2005 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Premier, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Detroit Premier Academy click here.

Why Choose Detroit Premier Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Detroit Premier Academy opened in 2005 and serves 700+ K-8 students every year. At Detroit Premier, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Detroit Premier Academy click here.

Why Choose Detroit Premier Academy:

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Competitive benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Utilizes the Dean support model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

• Must have a master’s degree in social work; exceptions may apply in New York and Ohio.
• Must hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
• Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
• Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.