Job Details

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor for Student Support Services, and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the Ingham Intermediate School District, the School Social Worker is responsible for providing supportive services for eligible students enrolled in regular, vocational or special education programs. The School Social Worker will focus on student evaluation, provision of direct and indirect services, and collaborative consultation with staff, parents, agency personnel and administrators.

• Provides consultative services to staff and parents within a defined pre-referral process working with students who are suspected of having a disability but are not yet eligible for special education.     
• Provides comprehensive social work evaluation of students referred for suspected emotional impairments, ADD/ADHD or autism as part of the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team through the Individualized Education Program Evaluation Team process.
• Provides school social work services and periodic reporting of student progress, as determined by the Individualized Education Program team, to eligible students.
• Coordinates with and provides consultation in behavioral and social functioning areas for general and special education staff and school administrators working with eligible students.
• Provides and assists with functional behavioral assessments for eligible students, along with the development, and implementation of individual behavior plans for these students as needed.
• Serves as liaison between the school, family and community mental health resources for eligible students on social work caseload.
• Assists with inservice and training for staff and parents on positive behavior supports for students.
• Completes and maintains documentation of services provided in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Supervises school social work student internships as appropriate.
• Assumes such other related responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor for Student Support Services.