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Brio Living Services
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Temporary Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerNo weekendsTemporary

Listed compensation

$58k-$62k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Temporary Social Worker (MSW)
  • Department: Social Work
  • Employment Type: Temporary
  • Location: Ypsilanti, Mi
  • Reporting To: Heather Renfro
  • Compensation: $58,000 - $62,000 / year
  • Description
  • Schedule: Temporary, Full Time | Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Department: Social Work | Huron Valley PACE | Ypsilanti, MI

What You'll Do In This Role

The Social Worker plays a vital role in empowering older adults to live safely and independently in the community.

As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team, this position provides compassionate, participant-centered case management, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination that enhances quality of life and supports each participant's unique goals.

Working with a high level of autonomy and clinical expertise under the guidance of the Social Work Manager, the Social Worker builds meaningful relationships with participants and families while connecting them to the services and support they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team's initial assessments, care planning, consultation, and periodic re-assessments (minimally every 6 months) of participant's case. Assessments are to be completed prior to the scheduled team meeting. Communicates participant changes to team members.

Maintains current written case management records and documentation, including periodic reassessments of program participants.

Coordinates 24-hour care delivery. Provides individual and family counseling, develops and leads group counseling and activities.

Refers participants and families to appropriate community agencies or facilities, acts as liaison with such organizations and as advocate for participants.

Collaborate with participants to complete Advance Directives/MI post and provide assistance in obtaining and verifying current guardianship documents.

  • Complete weekly level of care and service determination audits and participates in QI processes.
  • Provide training for PCO (PACE's EMR system).
  • Obtain signature for Freedom of Choice and Annual Release documents.
  • Facilitates enrollments, disenrollment, and Medicaid applications.

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

  • Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • LMSW or LLMSW License in the State of Michigan.
  • 2 years' experience in a health-related area with one year working with the frail and elderly population
  • Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
  • CPR certification.
  • Position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Job Benefits

  • Generous 6 weeks of Flexible time off per year—plus paid holidays on top of that.
  • Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire.
  • Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
  • Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings.
  • Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
  • Career Growth & Development – Advance your career with tuition assistance and school scholarships up to $3,000 per semester.
  • Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed 120 a year!
  • Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel.

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Requirements

Candidates must hold an LMSW or LLMSW license in the State of Michigan and possess at least two years of experience in a health-related field. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary team collaborationAssessmentMedicaid application processingEMR system training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Temporary Social Worker (MSW) at Brio Living Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,562 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,562 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ypsilanti

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,293/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Ann Arbor, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brio Living Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Chelsea & Grand Rapids, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

6 weeks flexible time off per year
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
Daily Pay
Team Member Referral Bonus Program