Social Worker, School Based at Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit

West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Therapy, Student support, Case management, Documentation, Child development, Adolescent development, Clinical framework, Communication, Time management, Problem solving, Data collection, Professional ethics, Networking, Teamwork

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Summary The School Social Worker interviews and resolves student issues interfering with academic functioning. Principal Accountabilities • Conduct - Maintains standard of the profession by following the principles of professional ethics and all applicable codes of ethics. • Ambassadorship - Supports agency operations by appropriately representing the agency in all forums and by demonstrating commitment to agency philosophy, mission, goals, policies and procedures. • Compliance – Adheres to standards and requirements of all external accrediting/licensing bodies by attending staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned. • Training - Shares professional knowledge with other staff by seeking out professional development opportunities and sharing new learning with staff. • Networking/Promotion - Promotes the agency by ensuring an understanding of program services available for clients, publicizing activities and accomplishments and outreach with community members as appropriate. • Student Support - Assesses student’s problem by obtaining, collecting and evaluating information from appropriate school personnel, and meetings with the student, and/or family members. • Goal Setting/Treatment Planning - Treats students effectively by engaging them in the establishment of goals and objectives in accordance with school policy and the needs of school professionals. • Record Keeping - Maintains necessary documentation as required, by preparing and completing, in a timely manner, all required records and reports for all assigned activities. • Scheduling - May work longer hours during school year as needed by school administration, to be used as desired work hours during school breaks as planned with supervisor’s guidance. • Security and Privacy –Adhere to agency and client protection policies by regularly acclimating yourself with the JFS privacy, safety and security policies made available within the employee handbook. • Employee Philanthropy –Participate annually in agency and partner related philanthropic activities and campaigns. • Mission Dedication –Embody the mission and values of JFS in all work done on behalf of the agency. Utilization of the JFS key strategies will ensure success in this accountability. • Misc. – Other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: Experience working with youth and families Education: Minimum of a master’s degree in a field that permits state licensing/registration to provide outpatient counseling/therapy. Certifications or Licenses Required: Limited or Full Licensure Minimum Competencies Skills • Technology - Maintain ability to utilize multiple documentation systems based on location requirements. • Communication – Express oneself in an articulate and effective manner both verbally and in written communication. • Effective Reasoning – Deal with abstract as well as concrete problematic people and situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. • Time Management - Use time effectively by appropriately planning, organizing and scheduling required work hours to meet agency needs. Knowledge • Continuing Education - Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending agency in-service programs, educational workshops, reviewing professional publications and establishing personal networks. • Child/adolescent development –Posses a high level of understanding of normal and abnormal behaviors throughout developmental stages in order to best intervene in problematic situations. • Clinical Framework – Understand and apply basic theoretical models and perspectives to successfully resolve student scenarios over short and long term periods. Behaviors • Liaison Role – Act in accordance with the wishes of school administration as to daily tasks and duties. • Professionalism – Demonstrate effective judgment by making appropriate decisions, as well as conducting and maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times. • Teamwork Capabilities – Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The school social worker is responsible for assessing student issues, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling to support academic functioning. They also maintain documentation, collaborate with school personnel, and represent the agency within the community.