School Social Worker - FMLA Coverage
Listed compensation
$57.5K - $75K
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Job Description
- School Social Worker (FMLA)
- Location: Lake Orion, MI
- Caseload: Several elementary and middle school coverage roles available
- Start Date: 26-27 School Year
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is a leading provider of educational services dedicated to empowering students and educators alike. As a School Social Worker with AnthroMed, you’ll join a dynamic team of professionals working toward a shared goal of fostering student success and personal growth.
We pride ourselves on providing unmatched clinical support, ongoing collaboration, and professional development throughout the school year. There are currently three in-person, FMLA, roles available:
Role 1: Supporting elementary students across a variety of needs (including students in an ASD program) through push in and small group therapy. You’ll work alongside a general education social worker in the same building, as well as a multidisciplinary team. The FMLA role is from August 24th, 2026 (first day of school) until November 24th, 2026.
Role 2: Supporting elementary students across a variety of needs (including students in two ASD programs) through push in and small group therapy. You’ll work alongside a special education social worker in the same building, as well as a multidisciplinary team. The FMLA role is from September 1st, 2026 until November 24th, 2026.
Role 3: Supporting middle school students across a variety of needs (including students in two ASD programs) through push in and small group therapy. You’ll work alongside a school counselor in the same building, as well as a multidisciplinary team. The FMLA role is from September 18th, 2026 until December 18th, 2026.
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect social work services to students in need of emotional, behavioral, and social support.
- Push in to classrooms to provide play-based therapy while supporting and collaborating with teachers.
- Conduct IEP evaluations and contribute to the development of meaningful student goals.
- Facilitate small group and individual sessions.
- Lead and support the implementation of BIPS and FBAs.
- Participate in IEP and 504 Plan meetings to advocate for student needs.
- Support students and families in accessing community resources.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Michigan School Social Work Certification (Required)
- Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $57,500 - $75,000 salary OR $47.00 - $63.00/hour based on experience and qualifications (paid weekly)
AnthroMed Employee Benefits (For 30+ Hours/week)
- United HealthCare PPO with a $0 payroll deduction
- Dental (PPO or HMO) and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 100% employer match (up to 3%, starting on Day 1)
- Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance (100% employer-sponsored)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for resources and support
- Paid Parental Leave to support work-life balance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit
- Optional supplemental coverages: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Accident Protection
Ready to Apply?
We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to learn more about this opportunity and how AnthroMed Education supports school-based social workers in making a difference for children and families.
AnthroMed Education Is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AnthroMed LLC will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Social Worker - FMLA Coverage at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,110 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
AnthroMed Education (School Services) ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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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