School Social Worker

Step into a rewarding role ASAP! A school in Oak Park, MI is seeking a dedicated and passionate School Social Worker for the End of the School Year with 2025/2026 in mind as well. This is an excellent opportunity to support and empower young students, develop your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Don’t wait—apply today!

Position Details:

• Pay: Starting at $50 per hour based on education & experience
• Location: Oak Park
• Grade Level: High School
• Contract: End of 24/25 SY + 25/26 SY
• Start: ASAP
• Schedule: In Person, M-F, 8:20AM – 3:30PM
• No nights, weekends, or holidays

Must Have:

• Masters degree – Masters in Social Work (MSW) – preferred
• License: Professional School Social Worker Certificate (PSWC) – preferred
  • Will consider candidates with M310 certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes a set of rules and procedures that are appropriate for therapeutic setting and are within the parameter of the full instructional program
• Designs and develops appropriate individualized service plans that are based on the IEP and supports the curriculum using diagnostic information from a variety of assessments and assessment processes
• Uses available and appropriate resources as a bridge to the instructional program
• Effectively transitions students from therapy to classroom and classroom to therapy
• Plans in collaboration with the educational team for the prevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors, while maintaining the dignity of the student
• Engages student in providing positive feedback using effective reinforcement techniques
• Interacts effectively with (a) students, (b)family members, (c)educational team members, and (d) professionals outside the organization
• Knowledgeable about general development and the impact of the disability on the student and his/her family
• Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students
• Collaborates with all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities
• Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures

The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinaryteam and provides input in the development of the IHP/IEP for studentsrequiring social work intervention and support in the school setting.    

Minimum Requirements: 

• Holds a Professional Educator License with School SocialWorker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility
• May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract orfacility
• Current CPR if applicable 
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age