Henry Ford Academy Social Worker (part time)

Henry Ford Academy is a college prep high school (grades 9-12) located inside the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village and surrounded by the campus of Ford Motor Company. Students come from districts within Wayne County, as well as private, parochial, and home schools.

The model partnership focuses some of the best thinking from the business, non-profit, and public education worlds toward the common goal of building a school that prepares students for life in the 21st century.

Job Title : Social Worker (part time)

Job Summary :

Henry Ford Academy is seeking a part time social worker to join our dedicated team of educators for the 2025-2026 school year. In this role, you will facilitate engaging, immersive learning experiences for students of diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide services related to a person's social, emotional and life adjustment to school and / or society.

School Social Workers are the link between the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success.

Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

Providing crisis intervention.

Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.

Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management.

Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.

Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others.

Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.

Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school &community.

Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.

Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.

Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student's performance and behavior.

Assessing students with mental health concerns.

Assisting teachers with behavior management.

Providing direct support to staff.

Will maintain confidentiality regarding student behavior and records.

Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff and volunteers.

Qualifications :

Master's degree in School Social Work (LLMSW or LMSW)

School Social Work Certification - preferred

Experience as school social worker preferred

Desire to work with high school students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Experience working with students in individual and group settings.

Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents, staff, and volunteers.

Special Skills / Requirements :

Ability to work as part of a team in a public school academy that includes teachers, teacher interns, administrators, support staff and volunteers.

Self-motivated, multi-tasking ability; able to stay focused in a distracting, noisy environment; ability to work with people in a positive manner; able to keep sensitive information confidential; able to respond effectively and maintain a calm environment in emergencies.

Schedule / Working Conditions / Compensation :

Schedule : Part Time - 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM - Days of the week negotiable

Very active high school with two campuses in a unique, vibrant Museum and historical Village setting. Placement in Henry Ford Museum and / or Village Campuses.

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