Full-Time School Social Worker: Empower Student Well-Being

Boston Speech and Language Therapy; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Speech and Language Therapy Southington, CT is seeking a School Social Worker to provide school-based social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health support.

You will collaborate with students, families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams; conduct assessments, provide counseling, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and help link families to resources in a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• State licensure/credential required for school-based work.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred; strong candidates with clinical experience welcome.
• Knowledge of IEPs, SEL, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, family, or mental health challenges.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to development of appropriate student interventions.
• Participate in IEP, 504, Student Support Team, and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor social-emotional and behavioral goals and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support students experiencing acute emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, special education teachers, BCBAs, related-service providers, teachers, and administrators.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and caregivers regarding student needs and progress.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school and community-based resources.
• Support students experiencing attendance concerns, homelessness, family transitions, trauma, peer difficulties, or other barriers to academic success.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, service logs, and other required records.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to SEL, positive school climate, restorative practices, inclusion, and student well-being.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable school, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

State licensure/credential

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

Boston Speech and Language Therapy Southington, CT is seeking a School Social Worker to provide school-based social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health support.

You will collaborate with students, families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams; conduct assessments, provide counseling, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and help link families to resources in a full-time on-site role.