Job Details
Position: School Social Worker
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Location: Covenant Schools - Southwest Detroit Campus
Salary Range: $58k-71K
Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and the School Principal, the School Social Worker provides diagnostic and supportive services to special education and general education students with social, emotional and academic difficulties.
Responsibilities
* Primary Responsibilities
* Evaluates students to determine their need for school social work or other services
* Completes and presents a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and the local educational agency within required timelines
* Assist in the development and implementation of measurable TEP goals and objectives
* Participate in TEPT, MET and other meetings as appropriate
* Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, and procedures including, but not limited to, behavioral data and student progress on TEP goals/objectives
* Communicate with mental health/child services or other agencies to coordinate services
* Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes
* Conduct parent/teacher conferences as appropriate
* Makes referrals for students and parents to appropriate resources with the school or community
* Participates in Child Study, Eligibility and Special Education related meeting
* Serves as a resource to parents about the needs of students and consults with parents as needed
* Tnforms teachers and parents of available special services for students
* Adheres to laws and procedures involving child abuse/neglect
* Maintains an advocacy role to assure to assure that the students' educational, social, emotional and materials needs are met according to established laws, rules, and regulations
* Provides crisis intervention services as appropriate and as requested by administrative personnel assigned to schools
* Develops effective intervention strategies for students based on knowledge and
* understanding of student's behavior and learning styles
* Conducts functional behavioral assessments and creates behavioral intervention plans to address student needs and target behaviors
* Counsels individual students regarding issues, which interfere with adjustment and/or performance within the educational setting
* Provide casework services to students and families
* Exhibits punctuality
* Maintains confidentiality in all student and professional matters, and works in a professional and cooperative manner with others to achieve duties and responsibilities
* Follows the dress code as stated in the employee manual
* School activities - the School Social Worker is required to attend and/ or participate in such other activities as directed by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and/or Director of Special Education such as: faculty meetings (before or after school hours), open houses, commencement exercises, chaperone student activities, provide guidance for students, participate on faculty committees, study and help resolve school problems, and participate in the preparation of courses of study -- these activities demonstrate valuable support for Youth Vision Solutions
* Acts in accordance to the directives and assignments given by the Curriculum Director
* Has read and agreed to abide by the policies, directives, and guidelines as stated in all Covenant House manuals pertinent to the position
Qualifications
* Master's Degree in Social Work (LMSW or LLMSW)
* Must meet Michigan Department of Education requirements for full/temporary approval as a School Social Worker and licensing from the Department of Community Health
Essential Skills and Abilities
* Ability to understand the awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of homeless and at-risk youth that Youth Vision Solutions serves
* Knowledge of current state law/regulations regarding high school proficiency standards
* Ability to demonstrate effective liaison relationships with parents, schools, and agencies
* Leadership skills in working with individuals and groups (i.e. initiating individual or group discussion, listening, clarifying and facilitating interactions and sharing of ideas)
* Ability to manage caseload and develop an effective schedule which allows for direct service to students and families, collaboration with staff, parent/community services and program management
Physical Demands
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear.
* The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
* Occasionally, yet essential to this position, the individual must meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
* Interacting with others.
* Sometimes the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours,
* Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people.
Work Environment
* The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.
* The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
Learn More About Covenant House Academy
Covenant Schools is an alternative charter high school with three campuses in Detroit, Michigan (East, Central, and Southwest) and one campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
* Covenant Schools serves some of society's most at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 22.
* Many of our students have had their education interrupted by homelessness, pregnancy, and financial hardship.
* Covenant Schools provides these students a life-changing opportunity to earn a high school diploma in a flexible and supportive environment.
Why Consider a Career with Covenant Schools?
At Covenant Schools, you will work with a team of colleagues who are passionate about and committed to making a difference in the lives of the students we serve. Covenant Schools provides employees with the following:
* Comprehensive Benefits
* Medical (HMO or PPO), Dental & Vision
* Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability
* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* Supplemental Life Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care
* 403b with employer match!
* ROTH with employer match!
* Competitive compensation
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
This job description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the executive management of Covenant Schools .
Covenant Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Covenant Schools will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified employee or applicant for employment with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disabilities or other legally protected status.