Pinckney Community Schools Hiring for Student & Family Specialist ( FTE) at Pinckney, MI Full Time

GRADE LEVEL: Pre K to 2nd grade

CONDITIONS: Monday – Friday (Part Time Assignment)

190 work days per school year

Salary based on background and experience

Qualifications

Minimum

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or similar field or Michigan counseling licensure.
• Demonstrated successful work experience in addressing social and emotional needs of children and families, including the ability to problem-solve and facilitate interventions.
• Ability to design and implement preventive and intervention strategies to assist students, families, and staff.
• Excellent communication skills, including empathic listening, speaking and writing skills, and the ability to work with individuals, lead groups and provide training to parents and staff.
• Demonstrated strong ability to build and maintain healthy student relationships.
• Knowledge of community resources available to families and schools and ability to facilitate access to resources where needed.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, and flexibility to deal with crisis situations.
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Ability to meet confidentiality standards.
• Ability to make effective presentations to staff, students, families and community.

Preferred

• Experience in addressing various mental health issues in student and families.