School Social Worker - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Lighthouse Connections Academy is seeking a School Social Worker to promote academic mission by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Social Worker will maintain a caseload of at-risk learners, conduct group sessions, share knowledge of community resources, and implement programs for students and families related to interpersonal adjustment issues.

Requirements

• Michigan Residency Required
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• Experience and demonstrated interest in working with at-risk youth in an urban environment
• Knowledge of special education processes, autism supports, behavior plans, and trauma-informed practices
• Ability to work remotely, if necessary
• Ability to travel across Michigan to support families and work with agencies
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer focused approach
• High degree of flexibility
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products)
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families