Full-Time Social Worker or Behavior Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:     The State School Aid Act ~ Section 31n. approves the provision of funding to add Licensed Behavioral Health Providers for general education students. The job goal of the 31n(6) Mental Health Service Provider is to serve as a resource to local district leadership teams with the goal of helping students to achieve socioemotional and academic progress by providing individualized support to students, staff, and families in the areas of behavioral and mental health in relation to education. The Provider assists students whose behaviors interfere with their ability to obtain maximum benefit from the educational program and acts as a liaison between parents/guardians, school, and public and private agencies responsible for student care and services.   

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have ONE of the following credentials:

·        Master’s Degree in Special Education or Related Human Services Field

·        Successful completion of internship and/or formal training in the analysis of behavior and instructional strategies training related to working with clients, their parents, and other agencies

·        Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst

·        Master’s level psychologist skills

·        MDE credentialed Master’s level School Psychologist

·        Licensed Master’s level Marriage and Family Therapist

·        Licensed Master’s level Professional Counselor

·        Limited licensed Master’s level Professional Counselor (under supervision by a Licensed Master’s level Professional Counselor)

·        Licensed Master’s level Social Worker

·        Limited Licensed Master’s level Social Worker (under the supervision of a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker)

·        Licensed Master’s level School Social Worker

·        Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

·        Experience providing mental health services

·        Experience providing assessments and planning interventions

·        Knowledge of and ability to collaborate with outside agencies

·        Ability to work well with others to achieve maximum benefits for students

·        Knowledge of childhood development

·        Participate as a member of the building and district support teams to assess all students in making socioemotional and academic progress

·        Collaborate with school staff and community partners to organize and systematically deliver appropriate mental health consultations, services, and referrals

·        Provide assessments, evaluations, service planning, and required documentation in timely manner

·        Provide individual or group counseling to identified students in areas such as coping skills, self-esteem, self-regulation, interpersonal relationships, etc.

·        Work with classroom teachers and other professionals on the development of class-wide interventions, individual interventions, functional behavioral assessments, and behavior intervention plans.

·        Meet regularly with school-based teams to discuss student strengths

·        Maintain a paper file and electronic records, documenting all interactions

·        Consult with School Social Worker, School Counselor, Content Specialist, and Teachers

·        Keep up to date with the current best practices, research, and trends regarding trauma and behavior

·        Accept feedback in a professional manner

·        Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information

·        Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality

·        Adhere to Coldwater Community School policies and procedures

·        Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed-upon or established timelines

·        Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

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