National Heritage Academies
At Risk Social Worker at Grand River Academy
National Heritage Academies, Livonia, Michigan, us, 48153
Overview
At Risk Social Worker at Grand River Academy – National Heritage Academies Location: Livonia, MI. Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. This role is part of National Heritage Academies. Duties and Responsibilities
Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, monitor progress on IEP goals, and participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students and monitor responses to interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans; provide support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to all team members in parent-friendly language. Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to support educational and behavioral interventions. Provide staff consultation on behavioral, emotional, and environmental issues affecting student participation in learning; collaborate with school staff to implement strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in accordance with program standards in school social work. Qualifications
Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio. Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Education Administration Programs
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At Risk Social Worker at Grand River Academy – National Heritage Academies Location: Livonia, MI. Grand River Academy opened in 2014 and serves students Young 5-8. This role is part of National Heritage Academies. Duties and Responsibilities
Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, monitor progress on IEP goals, and participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students and monitor responses to interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans; provide support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results to all team members in parent-friendly language. Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to support educational and behavioral interventions. Provide staff consultation on behavioral, emotional, and environmental issues affecting student participation in learning; collaborate with school staff to implement strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports in accordance with program standards in school social work. Qualifications
Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio. Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. Additional Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Education Administration Programs
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