School Social Worker - Lighthouse Connections Academy

Qualifications

• 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
• Knowledge and familiarity with specific Michigan resources and agencies
• 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
• Tech-savvy (especially with Microsoft Office products)

Requirements

• Michigan Residency Preferred
• Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support families
• Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Skills

• Knowledge of child abuse and neglect
• Knowledge of homelessness
• Knowledge of foster care
• Knowledge of interpersonal adjustment issues
• Knowledge of crisis prevention and management
• Knowledge of student safety and child welfare
• Knowledge of specific Michigan resources and agencies

Benefits

Lighthouse Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.