The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan's education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services.  We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.   

We are currently seeking a School Social Worker at WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan.  The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:  

• Completes intakes, social histories and other required written reports and evaluation for special education students • Schedules and attends IEP meetings • Conducts home visits for evaluations and consultations with parents • Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, cognitive or physical impairments or conditions indicate need for assistance • Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions • Arranges for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures • At times the employee may be involved in physical restraint of a student as a last resort intervention to keep others safe. • Attempts to alter attitudes and behavior of parents and teachers that cause or aggravate problems. • Recommends change of class or school, special tutoring, or other treatment to effect remedy • Serves as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, and doctors • Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations who are not referred for direct service • Leads group counseling sessions to enhance social development of individual members and provide peer support in areas such as grief, stress, or chemical dependency • Regular and consistent attendance • Other duties as assigned 

Qualified candidates will have a Master of Social Work Degree (MSW) with some related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Valid Michigan School Social Worker Certificate or a SSW-310 and the ability to obtain a temporary approval for school social work.

This is a 11 month calendar position in job grade 17 with an annual rate of pay between $55,208.00 and $108,763.00.

KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan's Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives -- all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.  

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