School Social Worker — Student Support & Mental Health

Young World Physical Education; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Intermediate School District at Pine Grove Learning Center in Wyoming, Michigan is seeking a School Social Worker for a full-time 182-day position beginning August 17, 2026. The role focuses on counseling students and their families, coordinating supports, and collaborating with school staff to promote student success.

The social worker will participate in assessments, help implement behavioral plans, and coordinate with families and community resources to address barriers to learning and

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Master’s degree with a School Social Work Endorsement and completed all experience requirements for the MSW.
• Experience working in Center Programs, preferred.
• Knowledge of student data systems and Michigan curriculum standards.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students and their families in need of assistance utilizing an ecological framework addressing variations in development and learning, as well as reciprocal influences of home, school, and community.
• Provide consultation, collaboration, and advisement services to students, their family members, and school staff regarding students' social, emotional, and behavioral status impacting learning, development, mental health, and school success.
• Implement school social work services within a multi-tiered intervention model for programs and services.
• Provide instruction, modeling, and coaching to students, parents, and school staff in the implementation of effective behavior intervention strategies and techniques.
• Provide liaison, coordination, and case management services with schools, families, community agencies, and other resources to influence positive school outcomes for students.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.
• Identify and coordinate accommodations and modifications of school environment for a student to obtain access to general education curriculum and instruction.
• Provide support to facilitate successful transitions in areas that affect students' learning opportunities.
• Provide crisis prevention, planning, and intervention services, including assessments of the impact of trauma on development, learning, and school performance.
• Provide comprehensive written reports of assessments and evaluations of students that specifically address the reasons for referral.
• Utilize home and community settings, as appropriate, to collect assessment information.
• Perform all other duties as appropriate and determined by Principal/Administrator.

Skills

Center programs experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Data interpretation for behavior plans

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) with Endorsement

Job description

Kent Intermediate School District at Pine Grove Learning Center in Wyoming, Michigan is seeking a School Social Worker for a full-time 182-day position beginning August 17, 2026. The role focuses on counseling students and their families, coordinating supports, and collaborating with school staff to promote student success.

The social worker will participate in assessments, help implement behavioral plans, and coordinate with families and community resources to address barriers to learning and