School-Based Social Worker - Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Sunbelt Staffing; Dearborn Heights (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing seeks a School Social Worker for a full-time contract at a single elementary school near Dearborn Heights, MI. You will provide vital social-emotional and behavioral support to students.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload of 30–36 students, delivering direct services, monitoring progress, and developing BIPs. Collaboration with teachers and families is essential to sustain continuity of care.

Qualifications

• MI SSW certification required.
• Experience in K-12 or elementary settings preferred.
• Experience with behavior interventions and IEP services.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 30–36 elementary students under IEPs.
• Deliver direct social work services aligned with developmental and educational needs.
• Monitor students' social-emotional and behavioral progress throughout the year.
• Develop and implement behavior interventions (BIPs) as needed.
• Document progress updates and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and staff to coordinate care.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Michigan SSW certification

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of elementary students by providing vital social-emotional and behavioral support. This full-time, contract position is available for a skilled School Social Worker eager to serve a single elementary school near Dearborn Heights, MI. Youll play an essential role in supporting student well-being in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of approximately 30-36 elementary students, ensuring their needs are addressed in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Delivering direct social work services tailored to students developmental and educational requirements
• Monitoring and assessing students social-emotional and behavioral needs throughout the academic year
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting behavioral data to inform effective support strategies
• Developing and implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students as needed
• Completing regular progress updates and documentation to track student growth and achievement
• Collaborating with teachers, school staff, and families to foster strong school-home partnerships, ensuring continuity of care and support

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Current and valid Michigan School Social Worker (MI SSW) certification
• Experience working in a K-12 or elementary school setting preferred
• Proficiency in developing and executing behavior interventions and IEP-related services
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• A compassionate, student-centered approach and the ability to adapt flexibly to varied needs