School Social Worker – full time, in person only

• Possess a master’s degree in Social Work.
• Possess a valid Michigan Social Worker License.
• Possess or immediately qualify for full or temporary approval as a School Social Worker.
• Ability to assess student needs by the appropriate use of agency and school records through interviews of school personnel, family members and community resources, and by observation of the student.
• Ability to clearly interpret the results of diagnostic procedures to parents, schools and relevant others and to establish follow-up procedures for monitoring student progress.
• Assist in developing and establishing programs for children based upon results of diagnostic procedures.
• Understand and apply the concepts of child learning and development in any diagnostic, treatment or interpretive situation.
• Possess working knowledge of the special developmental and learning needs of students with IEP’s.
• Communicate diagnostic data and intervention strategies in writing and orally to relevant individuals.
• Possess applicable working knowledge of casework and/or group work treatment procedures with children.
• Possess working knowledge of social emotional learning assessments and interventions.

• Awareness of the physical, social, emotional and academic development of the learner.
• Capable of nurturing the home-school-community relationship.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the core subject areas.
• Able to provide a flexible, stable and pleasant learning environment that is student-centered while maintaining
• appropriate classroom management.
• Familiarity with culturally relevant pedagogy and be able to include this pedagogy in his/her teaching practices.
• Understanding of pertinent learning intervention practices, such as Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in professional learning communities.
• Knowledge of and practical experience in research based instructional practices.
• Knowledge and practice with formative and summative assessments to evaluate and improve student achievement.
• Ability to implement school district curriculum with consistency.
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data and use data to inform instruction.
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, and ensure student mastery of standards.
• Form and maintain relationships with students’ families.
• Participate in on-going professional development in the spirit of continuous improvement.

RCM Health Care Services