Position Title: Secondary School Social Worker
Location: Secondary Level
Position Type: Grant-Funded Position
Note: Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.

PURPOSE: The School Social Worker will conduct needs assessments and advocate for policies, programs, and services to meet educational and mental health needs of all students, and to support safe school climates conducive to learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
Valid Michigan Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Valid Michigan School Social Worker Certificate or approval issued by the Michigan Department of Education, preferred.
Experience providing school-based social work services in a K-12 setting.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of theoretical foundations and history of the school social work profession and service delivery
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards necessary for social work practice in school settings
Knowledge of organizational components and structural dynamics of public-school agencies at local, state, and national levels, as well as identification of methods useful to analyze and influence these in order to maximize student success
Ability to verbally communicate in terms understandable to students, parents, school staff, and agencies
Awareness of curriculum, teaching theories, and methodologies
Experience conducting special education evaluations and providing services within the IEP process.
Knowledge of IDEA, MARSE, Section 504, and Medicaid School-Based Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Support Services

Provide individual and small-group social-emotional support services.
Conduct student needs assessments and develop intervention plans.
Assist students in developing coping, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and self-regulation skills.
Provide crisis intervention and support during student emergencies.
Participate in threat assessment, suicide risk assessment, and crisis response teams as assigned.

Attendance and Engagement

Monitor and support students with chronic absenteeism and truancy concerns.
Collaborate with families to identify and address barriers to regular school attendance.
Conduct home visits as appropriate.
Develop attendance intervention plans and coordinate community resources.

Family and Community Collaboration

Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community agencies.
Connect students and families with mental health, housing, medical, food, and other community resources.
Facilitate communication between families and school staff.
Provide parent support and education related to student success.

MTSS and Behavioral Supports

Participate in MTSS and student support team meetings.
Consult with teachers and administrators regarding student behavioral, social, and emotional needs.
Support implementation of behavioral intervention plans and restorative practices.
Assist with school-wide social-emotional learning initiatives

Compliance and Documentation

Maintain accurate records and documentation of services provided.
Protect student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and professional standards.
Participate in professional learning and maintain required licensure.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but to accurately reflect the primary job elements. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION - The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269-488-1050.