School Social Worker

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a Social Work School Social Worker for a local contract job in Clinton Township, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Social Worker
• Discipline:
  Social Work
• Duration:
  41 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Empower students to succeed in school and beyond! Join Cross Country Education as a School Social Worker in Clinton Township, MI, and partner with educators, families, and support teams to help students build resilience, overcome barriers, and thrive during the 2026–2027 school year.

• Provide social-emotional and behavioral support services to students, helping them develop the skills needed for academic and personal success.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to assess student needs, develop intervention strategies, and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Conduct individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to support student well-being and promote positive school engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with educational policies, procedures, and student support plans.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Valid Michigan School Social Worker (310) Certification
• Experience providing school-based social work services with elementary and/or secondary students preferred

• Competitive Pay:
  Earn $45.20 - $46.10 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a School Social Worker, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a consistent school schedule with 40-hours per week and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.

Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.