About this opportunity
RCM Health Care Services lists this Social Worker (school-based) opportunity in ann arbor, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
School Social Worker
Compensation Range: $56-61/hour
Location: Ann Arbor, MI; Onsite - School Setting
Position Summary
The School Social Worker acts as a vital link between families, schools, and communities. They provide emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to help students access the general education curriculum. They serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Also, they provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.
Responsibilities
Key Duties
Interpersonal leadership skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration, initiative).
Successful experience in understanding adult learning principles and dispositions in order to successfully facilitate adult learning.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective Tier 1 social and emotional learning strategies such as Responsive Classroom, Zones of Regulation, and other Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a Multi-Tiered System of Support, including social and emotional assessments, intervention tools, strategies and resources in tier 2 and tier 3.
Develop a thorough understanding of the CASEL Framework for developing social-emotional skills in students and school communities.
Engage in progress monitoring of evidence-based interventions, analyzes data, and makes informed decisions about tiered interventions.
Knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to student educational rights: 504s/ADA, Special Education/IDEA, Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, MDE: Seclusion & Restraint Policy
Schedule / Shift: Shift details: School Day Schedule
Hours per week: 35 hours per week
Contract length: School Year
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET)
Serve as a member of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams
Plan with IEP team members to develop appropriate Goals and Objectives for eligible students
Communicate effectively with all members of the IEP team, school district, and community.
Provide instruction, modeling, and coaching to students and school staff in the implementation of effective behavior intervention strategies and techniques.
Provide liaison, coordination, and case management services with schools, families, community agencies, and other resources to influence positive school outcomes for students.
Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.
Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement individual student threat response plans, monitor and support individual student plans
Engage in crisis response as a Student Response Team member, trained in de-escalation
Identify and work to prevent bias, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression that interfere with individual rights in the educational process.
Ensure that prevention, assessment, evaluation, and special education services are sensitive to the diverse needs of the student's multi-cultural differences.
Other duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or Office of Special Education
Regular and predictable attendance
Education Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work
Licenses & Certifications Licensed Master's Social Worker through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Full Approval as MI School Social Worker
Benefits Temporary (Hourly) Roles
Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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Worksite address
ann arbor, MI, 48113, US
Who can apply
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