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National Heritage Academies

At-Risk School Social Worker at Metro Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies, Romulus, Michigan, United States, 48174

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National Heritage Academies . Located in Romulus, MI, Metro Charter Academy opened in 2000 and serves students K-8. Overview

Metro Charter Academy is a school in Romulus, Michigan that serves grades K-8. The At-Risk School Social Worker provides counseling, support, and interventions to students and collaborates with families and school staff to promote student success. 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 their responses to interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the 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. Identify needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions. Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel to implement strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work. Qualifications

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 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 where applicable. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Other. Industries: Education Administration Programs.

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