School Social Worker: IEP Expert, Crisis & Counseling

National Heritage Academies; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, is part of National Heritage Academies and seeks a licensed School Social Worker to support students from Young 5-8 and collaborate with families and school staff.

You will deliver counseling, implement IEP-related services, perform psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, and maintain records while contributing to a supportive school environment in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid state licensure for the state they are working in.
• MSW degree with LMSW licensure.
• MOECS credential and School Social Worker certification issued in MOECS.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling for special education students per IEPs and monitor progress on mandated services.
• Provide counseling for general education students and monitor their responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with support and consultation to teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments for students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify community resources and refer for educational/behavioral interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral‑emotional‑environmental issues and work with school staff to promote learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state‑required clinical records and submit documents for statistical reports.

Skills

Counseling

IEP knowledge

Behavior support

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

MOECS certification

Job description

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, is part of National Heritage Academies and seeks a licensed School Social Worker to support students from Young 5-8 and collaborate with families and school staff.

You will deliver counseling, implement IEP-related services, perform psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, and maintain records while contributing to a supportive school environment in Michigan.