FT Social Worker - Michigan

Connections Academy

8d•Remote

About The Position

Working from their home for 40 hours per week, the full-time Social Worker will provide virtual services to K-12 students who are enrolled in Connections Academy virtual schools. The full-time Social Worker will connect with students using webcams and web conferencing software, while using the company's online Education Management System to manage their caseload. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide counseling sessions, evaluations, and social work support for students. The full-time Social Worker provides support to students, families, and staff to address and resolve issues that impact academic performance and emotional well-being. Their responsibilities include: Counseling: Offer individual and group counseling to students dealing with emotional, behavioral, or social issues; Assessment: Evaluate students' needs and develop personalized intervention plans; Crisis Intervention: Respond to and manage crises, such as bullying or family problems; Family Support: Work with families to address issues affecting the student’s school experience and connect them with community resources; Collaboration: Work with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies for student success; Advocacy: Advocate for students’ needs within the school and community, ensuring they receive appropriate services and support; Education: Provide workshops and training for students, staff, and families on topics like mental health, substance abuse, and conflict resolution; Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress, and interventions. The goal is to create a supportive environment that fosters students' personal and academic growth.

Requirements

Must hold LMSW or LCSW and a School Social Worker License in Michigan
2+ years' experience in K-12 school setting
Strong technology skills
High degree of flexibility and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

Provide high quality counseling services to assigned students while supporting program implementation
Planning and implementing therapy in a virtual environment
Be an expert on assigned school and state specific policies and procedures for implementing LiveCounseling
Maintain a positive working relationship between the LiveServices team, and the schools and programs we serve
Review and analyze a variety of reports to maintain compliance
Maintain a high level of communication with the leadership team and school staff
Timely and thorough documentation of therapeutic interventions and progress reports
Regular touch base meetings with supervisor
Conduct screenings and formal and informal evaluation of all students’ supportive needs using documented best practices
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with counseling needs as well as school special education staff to ensure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with supportive needs and potential learning issues
Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process for select students
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the company’s Education Management System and special education software, including updating secondary IEP systems as directed
Adhere to all laws and company policies regarding data protection and security
Obtain and maintain all required licenses and clearances as assigned
Complete all required professional development, training, and courses required for CEUs to maintain credentials and meet company compliance standards
Complete additional duties as assigned