School Social Worker

Ampersand Therapy

• $93K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required
  • State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker needed
  • Background check clearance (Department of Justice/FBI or equivalent)
  • Eligibility to work in the United States
  • Preferred: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
  • Preferred: Prior experience in a K-12 school setting
  • Preferred: Experience in crisis intervention and behavior management

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and group counseling services to address students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Conduct assessments contributing to individualized education programs (IEPs) and 504 plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create student support plans
  • Serve as a liaison among school, home, and community resources
  • Respond to crisis situations with risk assessments and safety planning
  • Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of case notes and services
  • Train school staff on trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured schedule
  • Opportunity to impact student well-being and development
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Supportive framework for addressing challenging student behaviors
Full Job Description
Job Title:
School Social Worker

Pay Range:

45-50

Job Description:

26/27 School Year | $45-50/hour | Full-Time | Ann Arbor, MI| MI License Required

What You'll Do
• Provide individual and group counseling services to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social-emotional and behavioral assessments; contribute findings to IEPs, 504 plans, and intervention strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement student support plans and behavior interventions
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student success and family engagement
• Respond to crisis situations, including risk assessments and safety planning, while supporting students and staff during and after incidents
• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation of services, case notes, and progress in compliance with legal and ethical standards
• Provide consultation and training to school staff on topics such as trauma-informed practices, behavior management, and social-emotional learning

What We're Looking For:

Must Have
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• State licensure or certification as a School Social Worker (or eligibility to obtain)
• Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance)
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Preferred
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent
• Prior experience working in a K-12 school setting
• Experience with crisis intervention, behavior management, and community-based resources

Physical Demands:
  • Environment: Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
  • Activity: Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Sensory: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

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