School Social Worker

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that connects educators, therapists, and school health professionals with top opportunities in schools statewide. We're currently seeking a full-time, in-person School Social Worker to support a school in Wayne County, Michigan for the 2026/2027 school year. Position Details Start Date: ASAP End Date: 05/27/2027 Location: Wayne County, Michigan On-Site, 40 hours per week School Year: 2026/2027 Qualifications Michigan School Social Worker credential and educator certification (as required for the role). Experience supporting students with social-emotional, behavioral, and/or family-related needs in a school setting. Ability to provide individual and small-group counseling and apply age-appropriate support strategies. Strong collaboration skills to partner with school staff and families to support student success. Professional judgment, reliability, and the ability to manage workload expectations in a school environment. Responsibilities Provide counseling and targeted social-emotional support to students to promote academic and personal success. Respond to student crises and coordinate appropriate supports with the school-based team. Collaborate with families to understand student needs and connect them with relevant community and school resources. Advocate for students by helping address barriers to learning and improving access to supports and services. Contribute to prevention-focused efforts that promote student wellness and a positive school climate. What We Offer Competitive pay and benefits package. Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options. Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly. Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement. Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Why Apply? If you're passionate about supporting students' well-being and want to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative school environment, this role offers the chance to help students thrive with a supportive team around you. Employer Details Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees. Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace. Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr