School Social Worker - Canton, MI

School Social Worker – High School

Location: Canton, Michigan
Duration: ASAP through December 2020

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Position Summary
AnthroMed Education is an Illinois based employer of School Social Workers and dedicated to those in Special Education who know how exciting and rewarding it is to help children achieve. We’re are seeking a high performing School Social Worker to provide comprehensive school social work services to high school students, parents, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from achieving to their highest capability from their educational experience.

Positions Functions
Note: The following is a representation of responsibilities of the High School Social Worker position

• Conducts parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referrals.
• Address emotional issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for students.
• Assists the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy. Attends student support team meetings.
• Serves as liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in education planning for students by encouraging participation in the school setting.
• Determines and implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral social interactions of students.
• Participates in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work service
• Maintains an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs. Refers parents and students to agencies when appropriate.
• Participate as members of the IEP, IAT, PBIS and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
• Provides counseling and support groups.
• Provides crisis intervention services as needed.

• MA of Social Work required
• State of Michigan School Social Worker certification required
• Experience in the secondary school setting (preferred)