Library Social Worker

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Ypsilanti District Library
2 days ago
Ypsilanti, Michigan$55K - $63KFull TimeSocial WorkinNot on LinkedIn
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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
Social ServicesAdministrativeGovernment & Public SectorHuman Resourcesvia Bamboohr

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Family Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
MERS Retirement Plan
2.4

Burnout Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago