QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Must be a Michigan licensed master’s level social worker, or a Michigan licensed master’s level school social worker, or a limited licensed master’s level social worker
• Strong working knowledge of child development and mental health
• Must possess a strong behavioral background with an emphasis on creating and implementing behavior plans
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of federal, state and local policies and procedures regarding welfare and social work services
• Familiarity with outside agencies that offer services for students and families

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual and group support and counseling for children with social, emotional, situational, and/or behavioral needs
• Engage in school and district teams focused on the social, emotional and behavioral well being of all students
• Build relationships with families in an effort to communicate proactively and prevent problems
• Assist families in understanding child development and difficulties experienced by their children
• Assist families in their pursuit of community services as needed
• Participate in the child study process
• Provide consultation to teachers on how to address social, emotional, and/or behavioral concerns in the classroom, and coordinate action plans
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of school-wide positive behavior support
• Maintain records of all services provided
• Submit annual report to the state of Michigan

TO APPLY: Please send letter of interest, resume, copies of transcripts and Michigan Teaching Certificate to: Coldwater Community Schools, Attn: Human Resources Department, 401 Sauk River Drive, Coldwater, MI 49036; email: HR@ccscards.org