School Social Worker
Phalen Leadership Academies, Lansing, MI, United States
Job Summary
The licensed School Social Worker (SSW) will provide comprehensive social work services to students by addressing barriers that prevent students from receiving the full benefit of their educational experience. SSW will identify students experiencing social, emotional, and or behavioral problems that interfere with school performance, and has the overall goal of serving as the link between school, home, and community stakeholders.
Essential Job Tasks
Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resources
Provides individual and group counseling in response to a school-wide crisis
Develops and maintain relationships with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs
Helps families gain a better understanding of school programs, policies, and services
Assists teachers and parents in developing and implementing behavior management plans to improve problem behaviors
Communicates with staff, administration, and parents concerning students’ social, emotional, and behavioral progress
Assists students in improving their academic, personal and social functioning
Understands the roles and functions of a School Social Worker
Conducts home visits as a method to access the family and to conduct interviews
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in Social Work
Current knowledge of community resources and support systems available to assist studentsand their families
Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of people
Core Competencies
Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational stakeholders regarding student concerns and problems
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to collaborate with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students
Our Core Values
Children First — work to ensure that all interactions and decisions put our scholars first
Respect — Treat others as you would like to be treated
Determination — With hard work and superior effort, we can achieve all things
Continuous Improvement — try to get better and better every day
Gratitude — Demonstrate gratefulness for all that we have done and the opportunity to serve our scholars and communities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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The licensed School Social Worker (SSW) will provide comprehensive social work services to students by addressing barriers that prevent students from receiving the full benefit of their educational experience. SSW will identify students experiencing social, emotional, and or behavioral problems that interfere with school performance, and has the overall goal of serving as the link between school, home, and community stakeholders.
Essential Job Tasks
Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resources
Provides individual and group counseling in response to a school-wide crisis
Develops and maintain relationships with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs
Helps families gain a better understanding of school programs, policies, and services
Assists teachers and parents in developing and implementing behavior management plans to improve problem behaviors
Communicates with staff, administration, and parents concerning students’ social, emotional, and behavioral progress
Assists students in improving their academic, personal and social functioning
Understands the roles and functions of a School Social Worker
Conducts home visits as a method to access the family and to conduct interviews
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work; Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
Minimum 3 years of experience in Social Work
Current knowledge of community resources and support systems available to assist studentsand their families
Must possess successful experiences working with a diverse population of people
Core Competencies
Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents, and other educational stakeholders regarding student concerns and problems
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to collaborate with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students
Our Core Values
Children First — work to ensure that all interactions and decisions put our scholars first
Respect — Treat others as you would like to be treated
Determination — With hard work and superior effort, we can achieve all things
Continuous Improvement — try to get better and better every day
Gratitude — Demonstrate gratefulness for all that we have done and the opportunity to serve our scholars and communities
Equal Opportunity Employer
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
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