Social Worker in Lowell, MI

Enhance your career by supporting students growth and well-being through dedicated school social work services in an engaging educational setting. This full-time, onsite contract position covers the school year from late October through mid-May, working with a diverse caseload of around 40 students across two elementary schools and a preschool classroom. As a valued resource, you will play an integral role in helping students overcome barriers to success, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional needs are met through tailored interventions and collaborative support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker
• Previous experience providing social work services in a school environment preferred
• Strong understanding of child development, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional learning
• Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration with teachers, administrators, families, and outside agencies
• Compassionate, resourceful, and adaptable to meet diverse student needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct social work services to students, including individual and group counseling
• Conduct assessments and implement evidence-based interventions to promote student success
• Collaborate with educators, school psychologists, administrators, and families to develop and monitor individualized support plans
• Serve as a liaison connecting families to community resources and supports
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required by school and state standards
• Participate in team meetings and provide expertise on social-emotional learning and behavioral supports

This role offers the rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students lives within a supportive and collaborative school community. If youre ready to put your skills and passion for student success into practice, apply today to help shape positive outcomes in education!