Job Description

School Social Worker

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy believes that the most significant learning occurs where trust and love for one another are the foundation. As you enter the doors, you can feel the passion and caring community exude from the academy. Students, staff and parents are committed to a safe environment where all believe that students belong in the most rigorous studies and are destined for success.

A successful candidate for this position has:

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families to build trust and rapport within the school community.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

As the School Social Worker , your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.
• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
• Provides psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities with recommendations and/or environmental manipulations at the school, home, and/or community with periodic reevaluations.
• Evaluates transcripts; participates, as requested, in planning, implementation and follow-up phases of proficiency testing.
• Participates in Child Study Process and Individual Education Program ("IEP") process as required.
• Makes referral to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.
• Participates in case conferences involving cooperation with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Acts as a consultant to resolve problems concerning issuance of credits.
• Works with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy's sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics, and Standards for School Social Work practice.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Maintains and administers the student records system according to the Academy, state, and federal regulations and protects the system's confidentiality.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• State of Michigan certification (310), temporary approval as a school social worker, or currently enrolled in a Master's program for School Social Work.
• Previous experience working in a school setting
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Compassionate and approachable personality
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism

Work Location: 455 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here -

Please contact recruiting@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy i s part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Benton Harbor Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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