*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 Allegan County, Michigan for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students' social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs through direct counseling, crisis intervention, and collaboration with school teams and families. You'll work on-site supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioral challenges in a collaborative school setting. *Position Details:* * Location: Allegan County, Michigan, * Pay: $55-60 * Duration: 2026-2027 school year *Qualifications:* * Valid licensure as a school social worker or equivalent license in Michigan from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) * Experience providing counseling, crisis response, and behavioral support preferred * Strong understanding of social and emotional development strategies and mental health interventions * Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams *Responsibilities:* * Provide individual and group counseling sessions to support students' social-emotional well-being * Respond promptly and effectively to crisis situations, including bullying or mental health concerns * Collaborate with families and school staff to develop and implement support plans * Support positive behavioral and emotional development strategies within the school environment * Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and report on social-emotional growth regularly *What We Offer:* * Competitive pay and benefits options * Access to a wide network of school opportunities across Michigan * Streamlined hiring process for quick placement * Personalized support from a dedicated recruiter (you'll work directly with our team throughout the assignment) *Why Apply?* If you're passionate about empowering students and making a meaningful impact in a collaborative, team-oriented school environment, this role offers a rewarding chance to support students' holistic success. *Ready to join us? Apply today -- we can't wait to hear from 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.