Social Worker (SW)

The Stepping Stones Group; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Social Worker to support elementary students' social, emotional, and behavioral well-being for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time, on-site role follows a 35-hour weekly schedule on a school-year calendar.

You will collaborate with teachers, families, and school teams, provide individual and group services, and ensure documentation aligns with FERPA. Michigan licensure and ability to work in the United States are required.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan school social worker licensure.
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide school social work services to elementary students, including individual and group support.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school teams to support student success.
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps.
• Connect students and families with community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Michigan school social worker licensure

Job description

The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Social Worker | Full-Time | Elementary School

About the Opportunity

Are you a licensed school social worker who wants to see your work make a difference in students' daily lives? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a School-Based Social Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of elementary school students for the 2026-27 school year. You'll work alongside teachers, families, and school teams to help young students build the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

• Pay:$50-$55 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week, on a school-year schedule
• Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, elementary school
• Assignment length: 2026-27 school year
• Start date: Immediate
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide school social work services to elementary students, including individual and group support
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioral development
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and school teams to support student success
• Respond to student concerns and coordinate with the school team on safety and next steps
• Connect students and families with community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Michigan school social worker licensure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks
• Authorization to work in the United States

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

• Working onsite and in person in an elementary school
• Working with young students with a range of social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Collaborating with school teams, families, and administrators
• Working a defined school-year assignment

Preferred Qualifications

• School-based experience
• Experience working with elementary-aged children
• Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
• Experience collaborating with school teams on student support plans
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a School Social Worker, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

• Hands-on school-based work with a consistent weekday schedule
• Work alongside teachers and school teams who value your expertise
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference for young students
• Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful school-based social workers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.

The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.