Pansophia Academy is currently hiring for a School Social Worker or Behavior Analyst.
Are you the next member of our Pansophia Academy Family?
We are looking for staff to inspire, connect with, and make a difference in the lives of our students.
Pansophia Academy provides exceptional learning opportunities in a caring environment through creative and unique experiences which celebrate and empower the individual. At Pansophia Academy, we pride ourselves on having small class-sizes, open communication and a cohesive K-12 building. In addition to providing that small school hometown feel, pay at Pansophia Academy is competitive and there is always room for career advancement.
To learn more about Pansophia Academy, please visit our website at http://www.pansophiaacademy.org/
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 to help students achieve socioemotional and academic progress by providing individualized support to students, staff, and families in the areas of behavioral and mental health concerning 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
DESIRED SKILLS:
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
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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 a 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
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 Pansophia Academy's policies and procedures
Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed-upon or established timelines
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Company Benefits:
Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans
3% 401(k) company contribution
4% 401(k) company match
Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer
Voluntary Plans Available
