School Social Worker for Preschool Programs

POSITION SUMMARY Provides a problem-solving service to preschool children and their families through individual, group and community social work methods. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned. Implement evidence-based strategies to support the social emotional development of preschool students within the school and community setting. Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and Individualized Education Program Committees (IEP) to provide biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information to determine eligibility for special education programs and services. Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with preschool leaders, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the educational and social emotional needs of children. Participate in professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of current, research based practices. Participate regularly, and sometimes lead, problem‑solving teams at all levels (district, school, grade, classroom, student) to analyze data and select evidence-based interventions and supports. Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention plans. Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by preschool children, their families, and school personnel. Fosters professional growth through in‑service education of preschool staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers. Complete record keeping for Medicaid. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Performs other related tasks as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master’s degree from a graduate school of social work program. Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS School social worker approval by the Michigan Department of Education LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well‑being of students. The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr