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School Social Worker

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
place River Rouge, 48218
local_atm $50 - $50 hourly
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
School Issues
Behavior Modification
ECT
Families

About Job



School Social Worker Opportunity

Step into a rewarding role! The River Rouge School District is seeking a dedicated and passionate School Social Worker. This is an excellent opportunity to support and empower young students, develop your professional skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Don't waitapply today!

Position Details:

  • Pay: Starting at $50 per hour and up based on education & experience
  • Location: River
  • Contract: 2025-2026 School Year
  • Start: July 28, 2025
  • Schedule: In Person, M-F, 8:00AM 4:00PM
    • No nights, weekends, or holidays

Must Have:

  • Masters degree (MSW preferred)
  • School certificate (LSW)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Establishes a set of rules and procedures that are appropriate for the therapeutic setting and are within the parameter of the full instructional program
  • Designs and develops appropriate individualized service plans that are based on the IEP and supports the curriculum using diagnostic information from a variety of assessments and assessment processes
  • Uses available and appropriate resources as a bridge to the instructional program
  • Effectively transitions students from therapy to classroom and classroom to therapy
  • Plans in collaboration with the educational team for the prevention and intervention of inappropriate behaviors, while maintaining the dignity of the student
  • Engages student in providing positive feedback using effective reinforcement techniques
  • Interacts effectively with (a) students, (b) family members, (c) educational team members, and (d) professionals outside the organization
  • Knowledgeable about general development and the impact of the disability on the student and his/her family
  • Utilizes community, state and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students
  • Collaborates with all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities
  • Adheres to Amergis and District policies and procedures

More:

The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and provides input in the development of the IHP/IEP for students requiring social work intervention and support in the school setting.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Holds a Professional Educator License with School Social Worker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility
  • May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract or facility
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits:

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis:

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recommended Skills

  • Assessments
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  • Education
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lcsw)
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Innovation

Recommended Skills

  • Assessments
  • Cpr
  • Education
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Lcsw)
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Innovation

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria

Issues

School Issues

Age Groups

Children (5-10)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

Behavior Modification
ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Government
Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
State/Federal Government
Home Health/In-home
Military