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Soliant

Remote School Social Worker - Michigan

Soliant, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Job Title:

Remote School Social Worker

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements. Location:

Remote (Must be licensed inMichigan) Job Type:

Full-Time 1099 Contract Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and licensed

Remote School Social Worker

to support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in a virtual learning environment. This professional will work collaboratively with educators, families, and community partners to provide mental health services, intervention support, and case management remotely, in accordance with Michigan Department of Education (MDE) guidelines and special education regulations. Key Responsibilities:

Provide

virtual individual and group counseling

to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges.

Conduct

virtual social work assessments

as part of the special education evaluation process.

Contribute to the development and implementation of

IEPs

and

504 Plans

in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Implement virtual

crisis intervention

and response strategies for students in emotional distress or experiencing trauma.

Offer

consultation and support to parents, teachers, and staff

to address students mental health and behavior.

Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services, communications, and case notes in compliance with federal and state regulations.

Coordinate with

community agencies

for referrals and additional family support.

Use virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, Teams) effectively to engage with students, families, and school staff.

Support

attendance and engagement

initiatives by addressing barriers specific to remote learners.

Assist with the development of

virtual SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

programming and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)

from an accredited institution.

Valid School Social Worker License/Approval

from the Michigan Department of Education.

LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) preferred or eligibility for licensure.

Demonstrated experience with

telehealth or virtual service delivery

preferred.

Familiarity with

Michigan Special Education law , MTSS, and trauma-informed practices.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong time management abilities.

Comfortable using virtual learning tools and platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, student information systems).

Work Environment & Expectations:

Fully remote position with flexible scheduling during school hours.

Must maintain a

confidential and secure home workspace

to ensure student privacy and compliance with HIPAA/FERPA.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.