January 25, 2019

Salary Range: DFT Salary Schedule

In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:

Job Type: Non-Instructional

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance and leave coverage.

Reports to: Principal (or Designee) and/or Supervisor, Office of School Social Work

Location: Various

Position Summary

The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic mission of Detroit Public Schools Community District by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.

The School Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

The School Social Worker must adhere to Federal and State statues, professional development practices, School Social Work Standards and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics.

Qualifications

Education:

• Applicants must possess and provide evidence of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• Valid State of Michigan Master's Social Worker license, issued by the State of Michigan, Department of Licensing and Regulations, and Full Approval as a School Social Worker issued by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services. 
• Applicants not holding Full Approval must be eligible for Temporary or Continuing Temporary Approval. 

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years post Social Work Master’s degree experience, working as a Social Worker with school-aged children and families.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of the Principal (or Designee) and/or Supervisor, Office of School Social Work, the School Social Worker will:

• Provide direct school social work services to referred students who have serious social and emotional problems that interfere with learning. Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and their families.
• Identify and assesses academic problems through analysis of factors impinging on student adjustment including factors in the home, school, and community.
• Determine and implement appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral/social interactions of students and their families.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education eligibility.
  • Must have an understanding of the IEP Process and the ability to develop Individual Educational Plans, Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team Reports, Evaluation Review Reports, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Manifestation Determination Reviews, 504’s and other special education reports pertaining to student needs and issues.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of disability areas in special education with specific knowledge in emotional impairment and autism.
• Coordinate and facilitate crisis intervention and trauma response services.
• Possess a general knowledge of the provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), McKinney-Vento Law and other state and federal mandates.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school to positively promote collaborative processes in educational planning for students by encouraging parent/guardian participation in the school setting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community resources to provide support and services to students and families.
• Serves as a member of the Resource Coordinating Team (the problem-solving vehicle for the school) and other school based teams to develop interventions for promoting students’ academic success.
• Develop, coordinate and facilitate intervention and prevention groups for students and parents (i.e. grief, conflict resolution, divorce etc).
• Demonstrate skills in conducting effective meetings and conferences (including the resolution of disagreements).
• Maintain required clinical records and submits appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.
• Demonstrate the skill in communicating concepts and information accurately orally or in writing.
• Organize time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of and abides by federal and state laws with emphasis on persons with disabilities, child welfare, mental health, confidentiality and student and parent rights.
• Attends meetings and professional development activities as required.
• Perform other job related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal (or Designee)

SECURITY CLEARANCE

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, presently employed with the district, you do not have to submit a fee related to obtaining the Detroit Public Schools Community District security clearance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

If you are hired to fill a vacant position, you will be required to submit a Detroit Public Schools Community District security clearance.

At point of offer to hire, please be advised that you will be responsible for a non-refundable payment of $64.50 via Visa or Master Card. No personal checks or cash is accepted. DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH APPLICATION.

Method of Application:

Applicants MUST apply through the online application system. ONLY applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position. All applicants are to attach a copy of their transcripts, most recent resume and cover letter. A copy of your valid teacher certification must be attached if certification is required for the position you are applying.

Applicants will receive an automated confirmation once they have successfully applied for a position.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's employer(s) prior to hire.

It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. All documentation must be submitted along with the letter of interest. Documentation will not be accepted subsequent to the closing date of the announcement. Incomplete information will not be considered. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Division of Human Resources and Talent via email atrecruitment@detroitk12.org or office at (313) 873-6897.

The Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit does not discriminate against, deny benefits to or exclude participation by any person in its programs, activities or employment on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, creed, religion or handicap.

See link below to apply for this School Social Work position with Detroit Public Schools
https://recruiting.detroitk12.org/psp/hcmprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=292179&PostingSeq=1

 

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