School Social Worker at Grand River Academy

National Heritage Academies; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a licensed school social worker to provide counseling and behavioral supports at Grand River Academy in Livonia, MI. The role involves collaboration with teachers and parents to support students per IEPs and school plans.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and coordinating community referrals to enhance student success within a safe, nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker with MSW degree.
• LMSW in Michigan mandatory or license-eligible.
• Experience providing school-based counseling and behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling for special education students per IEPs.
• Provide counseling to general education students and monitor interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans and communicate with teachers.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to inform services.
• Complete risk assessments for students needing social work support.
• Establish relationships with students and parents for school planning.
• Identify community resources and make referrals for interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Counseling

IEP implementation

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with teachers

Education

MSW degree

LMSW license (MOECS)

Job description

School Information

Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

School Information: Located in Livonia, MI, Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. At Grand River, you can connect passion with purpose.

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Why Choose Grand River Academy

• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Sets rigorous academic and moral focus expectations for students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Strong parent partnership and family engagement.
• Safe and nurturing environment is conducive for learning.

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

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• Michigan:
• MSW degree and
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and
• School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.