Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a public academy, in downtown Grand Rapids, seeking a School Social Worker. The primary function of the Social Worker is to provide a competency-based counseling program focused on the learning, personal/social and career/vocational needs of all students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching, Counseling , Social Work or similar required
• Master Degree in Counseling or Social Work
• A minimum of five years experience in education
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to and support board policy, school guidelines, administrative rules and directives
• Make self available to all students seeking guidance and counseling services
• Advocate on behalf of the student and/or their family
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students
• Facilitate outreach efforts to provide services to students, parents/guardians and staff
• Connect students, parents/guardians and staff with specialized referral agencies
• Understand, evaluate, and interpret academic performance data
• Interpret information about students to the student, their parents/guardians, and staff
• Implement individual and group counseling methods that are appropriate
• Conduct career and educational planning activities
• Participate in in-service activities promoted by the School
• Submit required reports promptly and accurately
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal

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