POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a problem-solving service to children and their families through individual, group and community social work methods so as to enable those served to cope with problems adversely affecting the ability of children to make appropriate use of the educational experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and Individualized Education Program Committees (IEP) to provide biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the educational and social emotional needs of children.
• Participate regularly, and sometimes lead, problem-solving teams at all levels (district, school, grade, classroom, student) to analyze data and select evidence-based interventions and supports.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention plans.
• Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families, and school personnel.
• Fosters professional growth through in-service education of local district staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
• Complete record keeping for Medicaid.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from a graduate school of social work program.
• Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• School social worker approval by the Michigan Department of Education

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk and stand.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.