Library Social Worker

Ypsilanti District Library

1 month ago

Ypsilanti, Michigan$55K - $63KFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ypsilanti District Library as a Library Social Worker in United States. In 2025 the Ypsilanti District Library launched an exciting, 3-year, grant-funded project to develop a library social work program. YDL seeks an energetic, community-minded LMSW or LLMSW interested in building on this innovative new service.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: Identifies and engages with individuals who may benefit from social service support through outreach, consultation, or referral by library staff.

Provides current and relevant information, support, referrals, and assistance to library patrons experiencing mental health issues, substance use, unstable housing, or exclusion issues.

Provides short-term crisis intervention to help determine needs and options for patrons in crisis.

Requirements

writing experience desirable Reliability and flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed Must possess a valid driver’s license Salary/

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $55K - $63K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ypsilanti District Library in United States.

Key Skills

Community EngagementSocial WorkReferralsCrisis InterventionPartnership BuildingProgram DesignProgram ImplementationAssessmentConsultationStaff SupportConflict ResolutionData AnalysisSupervisionTime ManagementCommunicationRestorative Approach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Library Social Worker at Ypsilanti District Library a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Ypsilanti District Library is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Ypsilanti District Library lists compensation for this physician position at $55k to $63k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($55k–$63k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Community Engagement, Social Work, Referrals, Crisis Intervention, Partnership Building, Program Design, Program Implementation, Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Library Social Worker will implement and assess a grant-funded social work program by engaging with patrons to provide support, referrals, and connections to community resources for challenging life circumstances. This role also involves serving as a resource for library staff regarding trauma a...

Benefits package: Generous Paid Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Family Health/Vision/Dental Insurance, MERS Retirement Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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