School Social Worker

Positions: School Social Worker

Location: New Haven Community Schools Salary: per salary schedule NHEA

Reports To: Special Education Director

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker
• Master's degree in Social Work including foundations of behavioral health.
• Ability to pass an interview with district and individual building staff.
• Able to work effectively with staff, students and the community.
• Knowledge of district and state assessments. Knowledge of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAP), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), Progress Monitoring for Behavior.
• Ability to complete social, developmental, medical histories for students.
• Knowledgeable in behavioral data collection strategies.
• Knowledgeable in theories of human development.
• Knowledgeable in the use of various social/behavioral assessments and interpretations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Description:
• Experience as a school social worker in a school setting or other related agency experience. Demonstrated skill in providing assessment of students for substance abuse, support systems, physical and emotional functioning, barriers to academic performance, peer issues, suicidal/homicidal ideation, and similar issues.
• Experience in TIENET document software programs.
• Experience working with students exhibiting social, behavioral difficulties.
• Knowledge of research-based social/behavioral approaches.
• CPR Trained.

Description:
• Provide comprehensive school social work evaluations and Response to Intervention strategies. Complete written reports for evaluations including interpretation of findings and progress monitoring using data collections.
• Clearly and concisely communicate, in writing and verbally, with staff, other professionals, students and families.
• Productively and safely handle chronic conflict and physical and emotionally aggressive behavior. Design, monitor, support, and evaluate behavior management plans using Positive Behavior Supports and make recommendations for classroom environment modifications.
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries for students and families.
• Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues.
• Provide crisis management services, including assessing for safety. Work as a team member with instructional staff and parents/ guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.
• Provide in-service information and training to staff and parents on topics that support dealing with behavior.
• Conduct home visits.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Services Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year as defined in the written agreement between the New Haven Board of Education and the New Haven Education Association. Please see newhaven.misd.net under the transparency to view collective bargaining agreements.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy of the Board of Education and Administrative Guidelines.

DEADLINE: Internal Candidates Please apply prior to July 9th. External Candidates please apply prior to July 10th. Posting will stay open until filled

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