Job Description

We are in need of a School Social Worker for a position located near Six Lakes, MI. This is a full-time job opportunity, but we will also consider candidates who are looking for a part-time position. The school social worker will provide services to students in the special education program as well as students who are at risk. Experience with Functional behavior plans and behavior crisis is needed.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS AND COUNSELORS:

• Administer social work services as defined through students’ IEP
• Facilitate intervention programming
• Serve as a member of School Based Intervention Teams/School Improvement Teams
• Oversee individualized assessment and progress monitoring
• Educate parents on intervention strategies
• Connect families with community mental health resources
• Provide group/individual counseling
• Work with students and families to support students’ behavioral and academic success
• Set goals for improvement for students and implement interventions necessary to help students meet those goals
• Maintain professional documentation of services and referrals provided to students and families
• Address students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs, with an emphasis on the provision of evidenced-based services
• Provides staff development and consultative services on pertinent issues affecting students’ learning, social/emotional and behavioral health

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in School Social Work or School Counseling
• Michigan School Social Worker Certification

For more information about this job or other School Social Worker opportunities, please send your resume to jconrad@birchagency.com or call Jennifer at 727-7812.

Company Description

Birch Agency is committed to providing highly qualified special education professionals to school districts throughout the United States. Our commitment to customer service and our passion for special education set us apart. This is more than just a job! We want to make a real difference by providing exceptional learners throughout the country access to quality special education services. We provide staffing services for all areas of special education and work with populations from birth to 21.