Make a meaningful impact while advancing your career as a School Social Worker! This contract position provides an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and skilled professional to support students' emotional, behavioral, and social development. Contribute to a collaborative educational environment near Grand Rapids, MI, where your expertise will help guide students toward a brighter future.
Key Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work required
- Valid state licensure/certification as a School Social Worker
- Proven experience in school-based or youth-focused social work preferred
- Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with special education processes, intervention strategies, and community resources
- Conduct assessments and develop intervention plans tailored to students' social and emotional needs
- Provide individual and group counseling to support students facing various challenges
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to create positive educational outcomes
- Advocate for students' well-being, helping connect families to community supports and resources
- Support crisis intervention, develop behavior improvement plans, and contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) as needed
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with ethical and legal guidelines
- Opportunity to make a difference in students' lives every day
- Professional support from an experienced placement team
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Potential for contract renewal based on performance and district needs
If you are ready to amplify your experience and thrive in a rewarding school-based setting, we want to connect with you. Apply today to embark on a meaningful new chapter in your career!
School Social Worker - Grand Rapids, MI in grand rapids at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.