School Social Worker at Prevail Academy

National Heritage Academies; Mount Clemens (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Athletics programs

After-school clubs

E-sports program

Job summary

Prevail Academy in Mt. Clemens, MI is seeking a qualified School Social Worker to support students K-8. The role involves providing counseling services aligned with IEP goals, monitoring progress, and collaborating with educators and families to promote student success.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, risk assessment, development of behavior plans, and connecting families with community resources within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• LMSW licensure issued by the state.
• MOECS credential/certification in Michigan Online Educator Certification System.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling for students per IEPs and monitor progress.
• Counsel both special and general education students and support interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans; partner with teachers.
• Perform psychosocial assessments to determine services.
• Conduct risk assessments and communicate results to the team.
• Build relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Refer to community resources to support student success.
• Offer staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Group counseling

IEP collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

MSW

LMSW

MOECS certification

Job description

School Information

Located in Mt. Clemens, MI, Prevail Academy opened in 2004 and serves students K-8. At Prevail, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

School Information

Located in Mt. Clemens, MI, Prevail Academy opened in 2004 and serves students K-8. At Prevail, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Prevail Academy click here .

Why Choose Prevail Academy

• Starting pay above market scales.
• Supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Comprehensive support including athletics, after school clubs, and e-sports.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
• Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
• Positive workplace culture.

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.