Social Worker in Dearborn, MI

A dedicated social worker is needed to provide support and counseling to elementary school students facing personal and psychological challenges impacting their academic performance and social behavior. This contract role spans the current school year and is based in Dearborn, MI.Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Responsibilities include conducting individual and group counseling sessions, developing treatment plans, and facilitating prevention programs. The role involves collaboration with students, teachers, administrators, and families to address behavioral or emotional issues and to create effective intervention strategies. Maintaining accurate case files and reports to monitor student progress is essential. Additionally, the social worker will connect students and families experiencing abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to appropriate community resources such as shelters and food banks.Key duties:Counseling general education students to address personal and psychological challengesDesigning and implementing treatment plans, workshops, and prevention initiativesCommunicating with students to assess counseling needs and challengesCollaborating with teachers and administrators to resolve behavioral issuesLiaising with families and external support services to provide comprehensive assistanceMaintaining detailed documentation of case files and student progressAssisting students and families in accessing vital community resourcesRequired qualifications:Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work310 Social Worker EndorsementLocation: Dearborn, MI Elementary School settingJob type: Contract, current school year durationBenefits include competitive pay based on experience, a matching 401(k) plan, extensive medical coverage, professional development reimbursement, and weekly paycheck distribution.Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly to take advantage of this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student lives throughout the school year.

Created: 2025-09-14