Social Worker, School Social Worker

Make a meaningful difference every day by providing essential support and advocacy for students as a School Social Worker. In this contract position, you’ll collaborate with educators and families to promote students’ emotional well-being and academic success. This engaging role is situated near the vibrant Saint Paul area, where your expertise will directly impact young lives and help build a positive school culture.

• Valid Social Work license for the state of Minnesota
• Experience as a School Social Worker or related setting
• Strong assessment and case management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Knowledge of current best practices for supporting students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Organizational skills for maintaining documentation and case notes
• Flexibility and compassion when navigating diverse student backgrounds

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for students
• Develop and implement interventions and supports to address students’ emotional or behavioral challenges
• Connect families and students with appropriate community resources
• Maintain student records and ensure compliance with district and state regulations
• Partner with teachers and staff to design strategies for student success
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in threat assessments as needed
• Advocate for students and help foster a safe, inclusive school atmosphere

Compensation for this position ranges from $34.35 to $54.35. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.