Auburn Hills, MI: School Social Worker

Soliant is working with a school in the area of Auburn Hills, MI that is seeking a licensed Social Worker (MSW) to work with its students for the next school year.

Details of the position below:

• Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
• Building assignments to be determined based on previous experience

Additional requirements:

1. Master's degree in Social Work
2. Valid Michigan license as a Social Worker
3. Approval--issued by the Department of Education--to work in schools

General description of duties:

• Assist with mental health and behavioral concerns by providing academic and classroom support
• Participate in special education assessment meetings as well as IEP (Individual Education Plan)
• Work with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. 
• Prepare a social or developmental history on a child with a disability.
• Counseling (group, individual and/or family)
• Mobilize family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

This is a high-needs school community with a close-knit Student Services team. Previous Social Workers tell us that work is challenging but rewarding.

Sound like an opportunity to improve your local community? Apply today by using the "Apply Now" button below, or e-mail an updated resume to Monica Guu at [email protected] Phone inquiries welcome at (770) 723-3774