School Social Worker - Greater Milwaukee

$40

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seekinga Social Worker - Schools. The SocialWorker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, and provides input in thedevelopment of the plan of care for students requiring social workintervention.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

• Establishes a set of rules andprocedures that are appropriate for therapeutic setting and are within theparameter of the full instructional program

• Designs and developsappropriate individualized service plans that are based on the IEP and supportsthe curriculum using diagnostic information from a variety of assessments andassessment processes

• Uses available and appropriatehuman and material resources as a bridge to the instructional program, thehome, other services

• Effectively transitionsstudents from therapy to classroom, classroom to therapy, and to servicesbeyond the school

• Plans, in collaboration withthe educational team, for the prevention and intervention of inappropriatebehaviors, while maintaining the dignity of the student

• Engages student providingpositive feedback using effective reinforcement techniques

• Interacts effectively with (a)students, (b) family members, (c) educational team members, and (d)professionals outside the organization

• Knowledgeable about generaldevelopment and the impact of the disability on the student and his/her family

• Utilizes community, state andnational resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare ofstudents

• Responsible for all assignedstudents and educational support staff as well as any assigned studentteachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare andsafety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during beforeand after-school activities.

• Performs other duties asassigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Hold a Professional EducatorLicense with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement

• Demonstrates excellence inverbal and written communications

• Experience with collaborativegroups and processes in a student-centered environment

• Other qualifications ofacademic, professional, and personal excellence as the Governing Board mayspecify

• Computer proficiency required

• Ability to effectivelyelicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, butnot limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communicationskills; proficiency in the English language may be required

• Must be at least eighteen (18)years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.