LCSW - Full-Time School-Based Social Worker

Pediatric Developmental Services; Falls Village (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement account with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) in Falls Village, CT is hiring a School Social Worker to support students’ social and emotional development within the school setting. You will provide counseling to students and their parents and collaborate with teachers and support staff to tailor supports.

The role includes participating in a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), contributing to initial and annual IEP development, and coordinating with families and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold State Social Worker License (LMSW preferred)
• Master's Degree in Social Work required
• Experience or training in pediatric mental health preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in MTSS for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs; attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff during weekly team meetings and follow-ups.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Ethical accountability

Coordination with staff

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LMSW

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Social Worker.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Licensure reimbursement

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATIONS

• **State Social Worker License Required**
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• LMSW required
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.