School Social Work Intern

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 47,453 - 57,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium is seeking a Student Support Services/School Based Mental Health Provider Intern for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves assisting in the provision of social work services under supervision, facilitating mental health screenings, and developing individualized treatment plans. Candidates must be enrolled in a School Social Work program and have strong organizational skills. This position offers a daily rate of $52,726 plus health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a program for School Social Work.
• Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with provision of specially designed instruction to build skills.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and participate in risk assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for students.

Skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Diligent work habits

Education

Enrollment in a program for School Social Work

Job description

Position Type

Student Support Services/School Based Mental Health Provider Intern

Purpose of Position

The School Social Work Intern will develop expertise in and provide school social work services, under the supervision of a fully licensed/credentialed school social worker, in accordance with the EUPISD Plan for Special Education Programs and Services.

Period of Employment

2026-27 School Year, Start date of 8/24/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a program for School Social Work
• Strong organizational and time management skills, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, diligent work habits, and the ability to apply common sense to routine decision-making
• Ability to maintain self-control and complete tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Must have regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to carry and move heavy objects and lift 40 lbs
• Possess a valid driver's license

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and direction of a fully qualified School Social Work Supervisor, assist with:
• Provision of specially designed instruction to build skills in areas including self-regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and independence.
• Provision of consultative services as indicated in the student's Individual Education Plan or Individualized Family Service Plan to support full access to the educational environment.
• Facilitation of universal mental health screenings at the school level, conduct additional assessments and triage students for further follow-up as required.
• Development of individual therapeutic treatment plans for students meeting a risk ratio threshold.
• Conducting functional behavior assessments, participating in Emergency Student Assistance Teams/School-based Risk Assessments, and providing relevant data related to social-emotional functioning for the student in the school setting.
• Implementation of therapeutic intervention groups aligned with student needs in the school setting.
• Development/implementation of social stories and other evidence-based behavior supports with assigned students.
• Positive Behavior Intervention and Support activities for assigned buildings.
• Coordination of referrals for placements and diagnostic services not available within the service area.
• Best practice teams related to School Social Work such as Inclusion Team, regional Youth Mental Health Committee, Restorative Practices/PBIS, and Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Design and provision of treatment and therapeutic intervention to meet the unique needs of individual children.
• Supporting regional mental health teams such as PREPaRE, PBIS, and Emergency Student Assistance – Risk Assessment Team.
• Connecting school and parents and to model problem solving skills and resolve conflict between home, school, and community.
• Providing interventions and/or educational programming designed to develop social‑emotional skills of children in the school setting.
• Provision of professional learning to regional staff, parents, and community-based partners.
• Assist in development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Emergency Student Assistance and School‑based Risk Assessments.
• Timely documentation for all required compliance activities including progress reports, input to the IEP/IFSP, and School‑Based Health Services billing.
• Conduct special education evaluations assigned as per state and EUPISD guidelines to include serving as a member of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET), writing an individual and/or collaborative report, and interpreting social or developmental histories and assessments to school personnel, parents, community-based partners and, when appropriate, the student.
• Must have regular and reliable attendance.
• As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
• Remain free of substance abuse and/or illegal drug use at all times.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor of Special Education.

Wages and Fringes

BA/Step 1 daily rate ($52,726/yr.) plus health, dental, and vision insurance