School Social Worker - Marshall, MI

Step into a meaningful role providing social work services within a school environment near Marshall, MI. This contract opportunity supports a valued team during a maternity leave, with a potential extension through June. Work up to 40 hours per week, primarily onsite, but remote (VOCO) arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Key Qualities and Required Experience:

• Current and full school social worker certification; please verify credentials through the Michigan Department of Education’s public credential search.
• Proven experience as a school social worker, supporting students at the K-12 level.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, and multidisciplinary educational staff.
• Ability to provide crisis intervention, group and individual counseling, and resource referrals efficiently.
• Flexibility and resilience to adapt to changing student and school needs during the assignment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct and indirect social work services tailored to individual student needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to devise strategies that address barriers to learning and promote positive educational outcomes.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation, working within all relevant school policies and state regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions to provide professional input and advocacy.
• Support a safe, inclusive, and respectful school culture, fostering students' social, emotional, and behavioral growth.

This position is contract-based, ideal for those with a commitment to making a difference within a supportive school environment. Scheduling is flexible up to 40 hours per week, with a strong preference for onsite services but VOCO candidates are considered.

Ready to have a positive impact during a pivotal time? Apply now if you hold the required credentials and are eager to contribute your expertise in a dynamic educational setting. Your support can help shape students’ lives—take the next step and apply today!