Student Resource Coordinator

About the role

The Student Resource Coordinator works to help families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement. The position responds to issues directly, by facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community-based organizations.

Essential functions

• Maintains caseload of students/families referred for additional support
• Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families
• Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs
• Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; follows up with families by phone or in-person, coordinates with external agencies (e.g. Child Protective Services, The Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies, etc.) as needed
• Facilitates character education programming and other training for the faculty and greater school community, as needed
• Maintains an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events

Qualifications

Minimum required:

• Master's Degree in social work or related social service field
• One (1) year of documented social work field experience
• Social work education course work, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Web proficiency
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Ability to pass required background check

Desired:

• Three (3) years of field experience
• Background working in education
• State social work credential or similar field of study preferred

Schedule & work environment

• Full-time position
• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week
• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school
• This is a home-based position but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor

Residency requirement: Must reside in Michigan.