Job Title: School Social Worker / Social Services
Location: Plymouth, MI
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months
Shift: Day Shift – 7:20 AM–2:25 PM
Schedule: 5 days per week; 7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: Not provided
Traveler: $1,000–$1,900/week, based on experience
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to provide social, emotional, behavioral, and educational support to high school students, including students with cognitive impairments, autism spectrum disorder, and special education needs. The position supports approximately 30–40 students across two high schools on the same campus.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW), as required by the school district.
Relevant experience working with high school students in a school or educational setting.
Experience supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cognitive impairments (CI), and special education needs.
Knowledge of adolescent development, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional support strategies.
Understanding of special education services, IEP processes, and student support planning.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of student confidentiality requirements and applicable school policies.
Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 30–40 students.
Required state licensure or school social work certification, as applicable to the district's requirements.
Ability to work on-site across two high schools on the same campus.
Responsibilities
Provide individual and group social work services to high school students.
Support students with cognitive impairments (CI), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and resource program needs.
Assess students' social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs.
Develop and implement individualized support plans to address student challenges.
Assist students with emotional regulation, social skills, conflict resolution, and behavioral concerns.
Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, counselors, administrators, and families to support student success.
Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and contribute to student goals and service planning, as appropriate.
Provide crisis intervention and help students manage challenging situations.
Connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources.
Maintain accurate and confidential student records, case notes, and service documentation.
Monitor student progress and adjust interventions based on individual needs.
Support a safe, inclusive, and positive school environment.
Provide services across two high schools located on the same campus.