Social Worker

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Mott Community College is seeking a full-time Social Worker to enhance student success through structured social support programs and resource connections. The role reports to the Lead MSW and Executive Director, Student Academic Success, and involves coordinating interdisciplinary efforts on and off campus.

The Social Worker will implement case management, pursue outcomes-based procedures, and support Title IX initiatives while guiding interns and volunteers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or closely related field required.
• Fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan; LLMSW/LLPC considered and must be fully licensed within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services and case management to improve student success and connect students with resources.
• Lead and coordinate on- and off-campus social support systems; collaborate across divisions and with MCC staff.
• Guide interns, work-study students and volunteers; contribute to Title IX initiatives and closing achievement gaps.
• Maintain confidentiality, ethical practice per NASW Code of Ethics, and timely documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Excellent benefits package.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The work of the full time Social Worker will be directed by the Lead MSW but administratively supervised by the Executive Director, Student Academic Success, and works to improve student success through providing intentional and functional social support programming while helping to create a college culture of care. The Social Worker will provide a systematic response to student needs while connecting students with community and college based resources, implement case management and outcomes based processes and procedures, troubleshoot and advocate for student concerns, issues and problems, participate in College committees and initiatives that identify gaps, and improve college operations, keep abreast of new and emerging research that supports student success through social services programming, facilitate student emergency funding, guide social work graduate and undergraduate interns, work study students and volunteers, and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Social Worker will work with the Lead MSW to implement, coordinate and sustain on- and off-campus support systems, provide leadership within the Center that has a cross divisional approach to providing social support programming, and implement routine communication strategies that support high levels of Center functionality. The Social Worker will collaborate with LCFLC and other MCC staff on programming related to Title IX administration and closing the achievement gap initiatives for all students.

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or closely related field is required.
• Must be a fully Licensed Master Social Worker ( LMSW ) or Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ) in Michigan. A LLMSW or LLPC will be considered, and must be fully licensed in the State of Michigan 24 months following the date of hire.
• At least two years’ successful experience in providing social work services, including but not limited to casework, case management, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention; successful experience delivering human services as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to the success of economically disadvantaged and/or marginalized people.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required. Must have good presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner when in contact with the public, fellow MCC employees, and students..
• Experience using Google Suites and other computer applications.
• Must conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Must be able to assure confidentiality, and secure documents and other sensitive records.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required. Travel may be required.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with a three-year safe driving record. Must provide their own transportation.
• As required, complete records and other documentation in a timely way.
• Must be able to move materials weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently, under direction, and as a team member.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize duties as they arise.
• Must be able to work under stress and/or meet rigorous deadlines.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

1. Fully Licensed Master Social Worker ( LMSW ) or Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ) in Michigan.

2. Knowledge of local social well-being resources in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee counties.

3. Experience supervising employees, interns, and/or volunteers.

4. Experience teaching and/or delivering social services in a college environment.

5. Other experience working in higher education.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

2. Work in an office environment will frequent standing and sitting.

Work Schedule

Full-time position (40 hours a week). As a full-time Social Worker, this position is in person. The employee must work the hours necessary to fulfill the functions and roles of this position and may be required to occasionally perform work during evenings and weekends.

First consideration given to internal candidates.

Degree must be conferred by application deadline.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

The College is unable to assist with travel and/or relocation expenses.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

Additional Application Deadline Information

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you learn of this position?
  • CareerBuilder website
  • Chronicle of Higher Education website
  • HigherEdJobs website
  • Mott website
  • MI-HERC website
  • MLive website
  • Monster website
  • Professional Association website**
  • Professional Publication website**
  • Other website**
  • Newspaper**
  • Professional Publication**
  • Email notification from Mott Human Resources
  • Notified by current or former Mott employee**
  • Other**
• **Please provide specific name of person or source below:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a fully Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan? A LLMSW or LLPC will be considered, and must be fully licensed in the State of Michigan 24 months following the date of hire.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please explain further

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain your experience working with the standard office productivity software and electronic communication tools, including Email, Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What is your understanding of the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid Michigan driver’s license with a three-year safe driving record?
  • Yes
  • No