School Social Worker

School Social Worker Charter School

Direct Hire Full-Time
Salary: $60000$65000 annually

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our charter school this role you will support the academic social emotional and behavioral success of students by providing intervention services crisis support case management and connections to community resources. You will work closely with students families teachers administrators and outside agencies to create a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student advocacy crisis intervention and helping students overcome barriers to academic and personal success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group support to students experiencing social emotional behavioral or family-related challenges.
• Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop intervention plans that promote student success.
• Provide crisis intervention and support for students experiencing emotional behavioral or family crises.
• Collaborate with teachers administrators counselors psychologists and support staff to develop student support plans.
• Build positive relationships with parents and guardians by providing guidance resources and ongoing communication.
• Coordinate referrals to community agencies mental health providers and social service organizations as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the school families and outside agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services.
• Conduct home visits when appropriate to gather information and support student success.
• Assist with child welfare concerns and fulfill all mandated reporting responsibilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate timely and confidential student records in compliance with district policies and applicable laws.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings student support teams and IEP meetings as needed.
• Support school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) parent engagement initiatives and student intervention programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and success of the charter school.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program. (preferred)
• Michigan School Social Worker Approval through the Michigan Department of Education or eligibility to obtain approval.
• Completion of the required supervised social work practicum.
• Previous experience working with children adolescents or families in a school charter school community behavioral health or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of child development trauma-informed care crisis intervention and community resources.
• Understanding of mandated reporting requirements and child welfare procedures.
• Excellent communication collaboration conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families staff and community partners.
• Strong organizational documentation and case management skills.
• Ability to remain calm exercise sound judgment and manage sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion.