In-Person School Social Worker: Student Wellness & Support

Onward Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide network of districts

Streamlined hiring

Ongoing communication

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education seeks an in-person School Social Worker to support students in Wayne County, Michigan for the 2026/2027 school year. The role starts ASAP and runs through May 27, 2027, with a full-time, on-site schedule of 40 hours per week.

You will provide counseling, respond to crises, and collaborate with families and school staff to improve student well-being and academic success. A Michigan credential and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Michigan School Social Worker credential and educator certification.
• Experience supporting students with social-emotional, behavioral, and family needs in a school setting.
• Ability to provide individual and small-group counseling with age-appropriate strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills to partner with staff and families to support student success.
• Professional judgment, reliability, and ability to manage workload in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and targeted social-emotional support to students to promote academic and personal success.
• Respond to student crises and coordinate appropriate supports with the school-based team.
• Collaborate with families to understand student needs and connect them with relevant community and school resources.
• Advocate for students by helping address barriers to learning and improving access to supports and services.
• Contribute to prevention-focused efforts that promote student wellness and a positive school climate.

Skills

Experience with social-emotional and /

Individual & small-group counseling

Collaboration with staff & families

workload management and professional

Education

Michigan School Social Worker credential & educator certification

Job description

Onward Education seeks an in-person School Social Worker to support students in Wayne County, Michigan for the 2026/2027 school year. The role starts ASAP and runs through May 27, 2027, with a full-time, on-site schedule of 40 hours per week.

You will provide counseling, respond to crises, and collaborate with families and school staff to improve student well-being and academic success. A Michigan credential and strong teamwork are essential.