Social Worker

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Oak Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals is seeking a School Social Worker for an on-site contract in Oak Park, MI. The role supports students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being and removes barriers to academic success in a school setting.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW and has experience in school-based or pediatric settings, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work with teachers, administrators, and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance.
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Support students' social-emotional learning and behavioral needs.
• Contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families.
• Assist in developing behavior intervention plans.
• Connect students and families with community resources.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts in school.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with district/state guidelines.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Student-centered

Education

MSW (Master’s in Social Work)

Job description

School Social Worker

We are hiring for a great client in Oak Park, MI. This is an on-site contract opportunity for a School Social Worker who will support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being while helping remove barriers to academic success in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social histories and contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and support strategies
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts within the school
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred
• Strong understanding of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff
• Compassionate, proactive, and student-centered approach