School Social Worker

Location: Various Locations - Sterling Heights, Michigan

About Utica Community School District:
Utica Community Schools is a nationally recognized school district dedicated to inspiring remarkable student achievement. Utica Community Schools is Michigan's second largest school district with a student enrollment of nearly 26,000 students who attend one of our four high schools, seven junior high schools, or 25 elementary schools. UCS also offers high school students the opportunity to enroll in our International Baccalaureate program through the Gene L. Klida Utica Academy for International Studies, or to take advantage of our specialty programs such as the Utica Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology (UCMST), the Utica Center for Science and Industry (UCSI), the Stevenson Center for Manufacturing, Automation and Design Engineering (MADE) and the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services (UAHHS).

About the Role:
Tentative Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

The school social worker provides specialized service to students to promote successful academic and functional performance and post-secondary transition.

Responsibilities:
- Assess student needs through observation, interviews and evaluations.
- Consult and collaborate with school personnel to develop, implement and monitor positive behavioral intervention strategies.
- Provide staff with essential information to understand factors affecting a student's performance
- Work effectively with parents to promote effective parent involvement and access community resources.
- Maintain professional relationships with students, parents and staff.
- Utilize evidence-based strategies (e.g. Peer-to-Peer, visual/organizational, positive behavioral interventions, communication and data collection) to teach emotional regulation, behavioral and social skills to individual students and groups with diverse needs (disability-specific, cultural, socioeconomic and linguistic).
- Use technology and assistive technology (e.g. computers and I-Pads) to communicate, access/manage data and educate students.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Collaborate and consult with community resources to meet students' needs.
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention.
- Maintain on-going continuing education to maintain licensure.

Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Must hold a valid State of Michigan license
- Approval as a School Social Worker

How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload applicable letters of introduction, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.