Transformative School Social Worker for Student Success

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools in Mt. Pleasant, MI is seeking a School Social Worker for the 2023-2024 school year.

The role reports to Building Principal and is a 1.0 FTE position in the district. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counseling, participate in MTSS and PBIS initiatives, collaborate with counselors and classroom staff, conduct home visits, and support at-risk students with appropriate resources.

Qualifications

• MSW with clinical license required.
• 500+ clock hours of supervised practicum required.
• At least 1 year of school social work experience with direction from a fully approved social worker.
• Experience working with school age students.
• Strong oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Performs casework with individual students to address personal, social, or emotional issues impacting education.
• Collaborates with counseling department on grade-level programming and planning.
• Consults with school personnel to modify student behavior and plan supports.
• Provides counseling to parents and connects families with resources.
• Conducts home visits to gather background information.
• Supports student adjustment to school.
• Attends MTSS meetings for specific students.
• Maintains records of daily schedules for audits.

Skills

Experience with school-aged students

Communication skills

Collaboration with staff

MTSS/PBIS involvement

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) + Clinical License

500+ clock hours supervised practicum

Job description

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools in Mt. Pleasant, MI is seeking a School Social Worker for the 2023-2024 school year.

The role reports to Building Principal and is a 1.0 FTE position in the district. The successful candidate will provide individual and group counseling, participate in MTSS and PBIS initiatives, collaborate with counselors and classroom staff, conduct home visits, and support at-risk students with appropriate resources.