Social Worker at Holly Park Charter Academy

Nhaschools; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies’ Holly Park Academy in Lansing, MI, is seeking a School Social Worker to provide counseling, behavioral support, and liaison services for students and families. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, admin, and community resources to promote student success.

The position requires LMSW licensure in Michigan and MOECS School Social Work certification, with a focus on IEPs, crisis intervention, and comprehensive student support services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
• School Social Work Full Approval and/or MOECS Provisional/Professional certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling and classroom support for special education students per IEPs and monitor IEP goals.
• Provide counseling to general education students and monitor responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans and support teachers accordingly.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to aid in determining special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and clearly communicate results to the team.
• Complete risk assessments for students in the program.
• Build relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify community resources and refer students for educational and behavioral interventions.
• Offer staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting participation in learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit documentation for reports.

Education

Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW (LARA)

School Social Work Full Approval / MOECS

Job description

School Social Worker at Holly Park Academy

Lansing, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Lansing, MI, Holly Park Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Holly Park, you can connect passion with purpose.

• Academically outperformed our local district nine years in a row.
• Ranked in the top 5 schools in Lansing.
• Supportive, professional, and collaborative team.
• Strong educator support from school leadership and behavioral support specialist.
• Cares deeply for the whole child and offer wrap around services to ensure that their struggles outside of the classroom don't stop learning from happening.
• Fully mapped out curriculum with all the supporting materials (lesson plans, slide decks, scripts, manipulatives, etc.) and are easy to follow.
• Professional development through regular time with your leader, professional learning communities, time with colleagues, and training from our world-class curriculum team.
• Award recipient for School Safety and Employee Engagement.

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.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)and
• School Social Work Full Approvaland/orProvisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3300 Express Ct, Lansing, MI, 48910, US