LCSW - Full-Time School-Based Social Worker

Pediatric Developmental Services; Ledyard Center (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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 Connecticut is hiring a School Social Worker to provide counseling to students and families, support students with social-emotional and behavioral needs, and participate in IEP development in collaboration with school teams.

The role emphasizes coordinating with parents and external agencies, maintaining records and timelines, and scheduling all required meetings and services. Licensed MSW and LCSW are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• State Social Worker license required.
• MSW degree.
• LCSW required.
• Experience in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical standards.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with staff, families and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff during meetings to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for required meetings and services.

Skills

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

MSW degree

LCSW license

State Social Worker License

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Social Worker. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

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.
• LCSW 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.