Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from University of Michigan
Job overview
The Telling It Social Worker role at University of Michigan supports youth social emotional learning through trauma-informed expressive arts programs, providing counseling and resource connection.
Responsibilities and impact
The Social Worker will participate in weekly sessions, assess session plans for social work best practices, implement clinical interventions for youth in distress, and participate in staff and intern training.
Compensation and benefits
The position pays $20-25 per hour for 5-10 hours per week during the program year, is temporary, onsite, and does not include benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in social work, 1+ years experience in arts-based youth practices, success working across diverse backgrounds, and familiarity with office software.
Work environment and culture
The role is within a lively, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive program that fosters safe, judgment-free spaces for youth empowerment.
Company information
University of Michigan is a preeminent institution focused on knowledge creation and leadership development, with Telling It as a community-based expressive arts program in the LSA Residential College.
Job location and travel
Onsite at Telling It program sites in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan, with hybrid or remote work at department discretion.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter as the first page of their resume to explain interest and relevant experience.
Unique job features
The job is unique for its use of creative, nontraditional, arts-based social emotional learning methods in a trauma-informed community program.
Company overview
The University of Michigan is a renowned public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established in 1817, it offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines. The university generates revenue through tuition fees, research grants, public funding, and donations. Known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, it has a rich history of academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top universities globally.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your Bachelor’s Degree in social work and emphasize any experience you have with arts-based practices for youth, as these are core to the role at University of Michigan’s Telling It program.
Showcase your ability to work successfully across diverse populations including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and ability, reflecting the program’s commitment to cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care.
Apply through multiple channels such as the University of Michigan’s official career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and ensure it reaches the hiring team effectively.
Connect with current staff or social workers within the LSA Residential College or Telling It program on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing their work with trauma-informed expressive arts or by asking about the program’s impact on youth development.
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