Social Worker - Schools

Job Posted 1/18/2025
Amergis
Kokomo, IN 46901
United States
Job Description
Step into a pivotal role where you'll be the heartbeat of a multidisciplinary team, guiding students through social work interventions with empathy and expertise. As a School Social Worker, you will play a crucial part in developing Individualized Health Plans (IHP) and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to ensure every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and personally.
- Location: Kokomo, IN
- Compensation: $50 / Hour
- Hours: 37.5 / Week
- Grade Levels: Elementary & Middle School opportunities
- Schedule: Monday - Friday (No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays)
- Duration: 23 weeks
- Weekly Pay
- Start: 2 weeks after offer
Requirements:
- Master's Degree
- Active Indiana License
The Social Worker collaborates with the multidisciplinaryteam and provides input in the development of the IHP/IEP for studentsrequiring social work intervention and support in the school setting.
Minimum Requirements:
- Holds a Professional Educator License with School SocialWorker (SSW) endorsement as required by state, contract and/or facility
- May be required to have MSW or LCSW per state, contract orfacility
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- 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.