School Social Worker

Job overview

The School Social Worker role is onsite in Detroit, MI. Compensation is not specified. The position supports students whose emotional or social challenges interfere with their educational benefit and serves as a liaison among families, schools, and community agencies. The social worker assesses student needs, provides services and behavior supports, and collaborates with school teams to promote inclusion and student well-being. The role also contributes to crisis response and mentors less experienced social workers.

What you'll do

• Conduct social work evaluations
• participate in multidisciplinary and Individualized Education Program meetings
• provide services and progress evaluations tied to IEP goals
• conduct functional behavior assessments and develop behavior intervention plans
• train and consult with staff
• maintain confidential student records
• support inclusion and social skills
• consult with families and community agencies
• make home visits for consultation and evaluation
• and assist with school and organization-wide crisis response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school social worker

student support

special education

social work evaluations

iep

behavior intervention plans

crisis response

family and community liaison

detroit mi

the leona group

master’s in social work

school social worker endorsement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a master’s degree in social work, school social worker endorsement or eligibility for approval, and two or more years of successful school social work experience.

About the employer

The Leona Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.