What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker for Programs for Special Education - Secondary (2025-26 school year) position at MICHIGAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL?
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Working closely and in direct collaboration with the respective teachers to provide counseling and behavior management to increase academic success.
- Provide social skills training for students in classrooms.
- Assist in crises either with CPI and/or referrals to mental health agencies for screening.
- Assists the teacher in conducting behavior analyses.
- Develop and update Behavior Support Plans.
- Assist in completion of a determination of a Propensity for Violence Risk Analyses for students.
- Assist in the transition of students entering or transitioning out of the programs.
- Works closely with Swanson Center to ensure appropriate individual and family counseling for each student.
- Provides a bridge for the families to partner with the programs for the success of the respective child.
- Submit Medicaid reimbursement for students counseled on a monthly basis.
- Actively seeks parent permission for placements, Medicaid, and other important matters.
- Assist in the writing of individualized education programs as it relates to mental health supports.
- Uses evidence-based practices as they relate to behavior management, setting a strong, consistent routine, and character building.
- The Social Worker may be called upon to conduct or assist in non-violent physical restraint.
- Performs Medicaid reimbursement.
- Able to coach and model social skills for teachers and students.
- Coordinate all social services for families within assignment and assist in wrapping services around the student.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Master of Social Work degree
- License in Social Work
- A valid license issued by the Indiana Department of Education endorsed as a School Social Worker
- Experience in handling crises, including referrals to mental health agencies
Salary and Benefits
Payment Type: Salary, per MCEA Agreement
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, annuity contribution, ITRF, life insurance
The Michigan City Area Schools does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by Federal and/or State law (collectively, "Protected Classes"). This includes the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs, and/or activities, or, if initially occurring off Corporation grounds or outside the Corporation's employment opportunities, programs and activities, affecting the Corporation's environment. For further information, clarification, or complaint, please contact the MCAS School Administration, 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Title IX (gender equity related issues); or Special Education Director , 408 S. Carroll Avenue, Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000 for Section 504 (non-discrimination/disability issues and Americans with Disabilities). Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent, Dr. Wendel McCollum, 408 S. Carroll Ave., Michigan City, Indiana 46360 at (219) 873-2000.