Social Worker (school-based)

RCM Health Care Services; Ann Arbor (MI); Sur place; USD 77 000 - 84 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Temporary (Hourly) Roles

Medical, dental, and vision

Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability

Paid sick leave may be available

401(k) Savings Plan

Résumé du poste

RCM Health Care Services seeks a School Social Worker in Ann Arbor, MI for an onsite school setting. The role provides emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to help students access the general education curriculum and participate fully in learning.

You will work with MET and IEP teams, apply MTSS and CASEL frameworks, and respond to crises while collaborating with families and schools. This hourly contract demands 35 hours per week and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in social work.
• Licensed MSW through the Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
• Full MI School Social Worker approval.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET).
• Serve as a member of IEP teams and plan goals with IEP team members.
• Communicate effectively with IEP team, district, and community.
• Provide instruction, modeling, and coaching in behavior strategies.
• Coordinate services with schools, families, and community agencies.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop threat response plans.
• Engage in crisis response as a Student Response Team member.

Connaissances

Interpersonal leadership

Adult learning principles

Social-emotional learning

MTSS knowledge

CASEL framework

Data-driven decisions

Formation

Master's degree in Social Work

Description du poste

School Social Worker

Compensation Range: $56-61/hour

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary

The School Social Worker acts as a vital link between families, schools, and communities. They provide emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to help students access the general education curriculum. They serve as a mental health service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Also, they provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities – join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Interpersonal leadership skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration, initiative).
• Successful experience in understanding adult learning principles and dispositions in order to successfully facilitate adult learning.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of effective Tier 1 social and emotional learning strategies such as Responsive Classroom, Zones of Regulation, and other Positive Behavior Intervention Supports.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of a Multi-Tiered System of Support, including social and emotional assessments, intervention tools, strategies and resources in tier 2 and tier 3.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the CASEL Framework for developing social-emotional skills in students and school communities.
• Engage in progress monitoring of evidence-based interventions, analyzes data, and makes informed decisions about tiered interventions.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to student educational rights: 504s/ADA, Special Education/IDEA, Title IX, FERPA, HIPAA, MDE: Seclusion & Restraint Policy

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 35hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a member of Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET)
• Serve as a member of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams
• Plan with IEP team members to develop appropriate Goals and Objectives for eligible students
• Communicate effectively with all members of the IEP team, school district, and community.
• Provide instruction, modeling, and coaching to students 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 behaviour intervention plans to facilitate successful learning and socialization opportunities.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop and implement individual student threat response plans, monitor and support individual student plans
• Engage in crisis response as a Student Response Team member, trained in de-escalation
• Identify and work to prevent bias, prejudice, discrimination, and oppression that interfere with individual rights in the educational process.
• Ensure that prevention, assessment, evaluation, and special education services are sensitive to the diverse needs of the student's multi-cultural differences.
• Other duties as assigned by the school administrator and/or Office of Special Education

• Regular and predictable attendance

Education

• Master's Degree or Higher in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Master's Social Worker through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
• Full Approval as MI School Social Worker

Benefits

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well‑being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.