Join Our Team as a School Social Worker!
Are you passionate about supporting students? Join us at Amergis Educational Services and make a difference!
At a glance:
Weekly Gross Pay $1700
Position: School Social Worker
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Start Date: ASAP Duration: 7 months potentially longer
About the Role:
Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to develop Individualized Health Plans (IHP) and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students needing social work support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Therapeutic Environment: Create and maintain a supportive therapeutic setting.
- Service Plans: Design personalized plans based on IEPs.
- Resource Utilization: Use resources to enhance the instructional program.
- Smooth Transitions: Facilitate transitions between therapy and classroom.
- Behavioral Intervention: Prevent and address inappropriate behaviors.
- Positive Reinforcement: Provide positive feedback using effective techniques.
- Effective Interaction: Communicate with students, families, and professionals.
- Developmental Knowledge: Understand disabilities’ impact on students and families.
- Community Resources: Utilize resources for student safety and welfare.
- Collaboration: Work with staff, interns, and volunteers for student welfare.
Minimum Requirements:
- Licensing: Professional Educator License with SSW endorsement.
- Education: MSW or LCSW may be required.
- Professional Standards: Adherence to professional standards.
- Certifications: Current CPR, TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray, Health certificate.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meet federal, state, and local requirements.
- Training: Complete new hire training.
- Confidentiality: Understand HIPAA requirements.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication skills in English.
- Technical Skills: Computer proficiency.
- Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
Why Join Amergis?
- Impactful Work: Make a difference in students’ lives.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with dedicated professionals.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development.
- Supportive Culture: Be part of a valued community.
Apply Today!
For further information and/or to apply to this opportunity, please contact Leslie Brown at lebrown@ amergis.com
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.