School Social Worker

Job Description

School Social Worker - School-Based (In-Person)

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour

Location: Plymouth/Canton, MI (Primary need in Plymouth, MI)
Onsite - In Person Only


Position Summary
RCM Health Care Services is seeking a full-time School Social Worker to provide in-person services to middle school students in the Plymouth, MI area for the 2026-2027 school year. This role focuses on supporting students' social-emotional development, conducting assessments, and implementing intervention strategies within a collaborative school setting. Candidates must have experience developing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and be available for immediate interviews.


Responsibilities

Schedule / Shift

• Full-time
• School-year schedule aligned with academic calendar
• Middle school setting
• Immediate start

Key Duties:

• Conduct assessments using school records, interviews, and observations to determine student needs
• Develop and implement FBAs and BIPs
• Support students with IEPs and social-emotional learning interventions
• Communicate diagnostic findings and intervention strategies to families, staff, and stakeholders
• Collaborate with educators and support staff to develop student programs and services
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress monitoring
• Foster relationships between school, home, and community

Requirements

Education

• Required: Master's degree in Social Work

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Valid Michigan Social Worker License
• Required: Approval (or eligibility) as a School Social Worker in Michigan

Additional Requirements

• Experience writing FBAs and BIPs (required)
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education services
• Understanding of child development, learning theory, and social-emotional needs
• Experience with MTSS and intervention-based practices

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret and present diagnostic data clearly
• Collaboration and teamwork within school-based environments
• Knowledge of assessment tools, interventions, and casework practices

Benefits (only for temporary roles)
Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan


About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.


Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.


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