Job description

School District of the City of Pontiac
Human Resources Vacancy Announcement

{INTERNAL/EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY}

JOB TITLE: TITLE REPORTS TO:
At Risk Social Worker Building Principal

LOCATION: COMPENSATION:
Pontiac Middle School Grant- Funded (Full Time w/Benefits)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: DATE OF POSTING:
184 August 15, 2022 – until filled

START DATE: FSLA STATUS:
Upon Hire Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Social Worker for “at-risk” youth provide social services and instructional assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of students identified as functioning at a higher risk or with the greatest potential for academic failure. The Social Worker for “at-risk” youth is to provide additional support services for youth and families beyond the scope and sequence of regular social work services respective to the students’ needs. The Social
Worker for “at-risk” youth will assist identified students by helping them cope with and resolve issues in their everyday lives, such as family and personal problems and dealing with relationships. The Social Worker will provide service to clients who face a disability, life-threatening disease, social problems, court and probationary issues, teen pregnancy, and single parenting issues such as inadequate housing, or substance abuse as well as assist students who have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Additionally, they will conduct research, advocate for improved services, or become involved in planning or academic mentorship and monitoring of students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Must provide Transcripts with Application
• Must be registered with the State of Michigan as a Social worker
• Demonstrated knowledge/competence in four additional areas:

• Child psychopathology

• Diagnosis, assessment, and testing

• Educational disabilities and their impact on children and families

• The practice of social work in educational settings

• Exceptional knowledge of and experience with the use of behavior and achievement data for the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans for adolescent students.

• Exceptional knowledge of effective, research based instructional and social-emotional strategies.

• Ability to facilitate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Outstanding skills, both written and verbal, in communicating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.

• Expert knowledge of student electronic information/data systems.

• Knowledge of Michigan curriculum and content standards

• Ability to follow directives and work effectively with administrators.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check and drug screen required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

HUMAN RESOURCES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - RDN [02.04.2022] 1

• Work directly with students in the design and implementation of their required Educational Development Plan
• Coordinate, facilitate and implement activities and programs that lead to student knowledge of career pathways and enhanced social/emotional development
• Provide parent education in adolescent development and strategies for use in the home to support student achievement in literacy and mathematics.
• Utilize research from areas of adolescent development to promote adoption of empirically-demonstrated instructional practices in literacy, mathematics, socialization, problem-solving skills, and self-management.
• Participate in continuous professional development by attending and/or participating in workshops targeting building level school improvement initiatives and the Michigan School Counseling Program.
• Complete and submit all required records and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Provide intervention and referral services for those students who are experiencing difficulties in their lives which interfere with their academic achievement.
• Collaborate with other school staff in the delivery of services.
• Develop and analyze assessments (often with medical staff), which meet specified standards and timescales.
• Conducting interviews with students and their families to assess and review their situation.
• Provide information and counseling support to students and their families.
• Organize and manage packages of support to enable students to lead the fullest lives possible.
• Recommend and advise administrators about the best course of action for a particular student to direct their behavior and academic experience for increased achievement.
• Liaison with and making referrals to other agencies that are in the best interests of students to include family court and probation officers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and meetings, for example child protection and mental health.
• Maintain accurate records and preparing reports for legal action.
• Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Application Process:

• Complete application procedure with Oakland Human Resources Consortium (OHRC) https://ats4.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=JA000529

Job Posting Approved by: Y’londa Kellum, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Approval Date: 02.04. 2022

HUMAN RESOURCES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - RDN [02.04.2022] 2

Equal Opportunity Employment: The City of Pontiac School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position is subject to City of Pontiac School District policy, rules, and regulations An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer It is the policy of the School District of the City of Pontiac that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further the School District of the City of Pontiac Board of Education strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

HUMAN RESOURCES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - RDN [02.04.2022] 3

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontiac, MI 48340: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Certified Social Worker (Required)

Work Location: One location

blackflymedia.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blackflymedia.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, blackflymedia.com is the ideal place to find your next job.