School Social Worker

School Social Work Association of America; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement with company match

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Social Worker to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs within the school setting. You will work with families, teachers, and administrators to foster a nurturing environment and promote academic success.

You will provide evidence-based social work services aligned with IEPs, including counseling and socio-emotional assessments, while collaborating with the school team to develop effective support strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field.
• Appropriate state licensure/certification as required for school social work.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or within a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help students navigate social, emotional, behavioral, and personal challenges.
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators and school staff to create supportive environments.
• Provide high-quality social work services based on individual needs and IEPs, including counseling and assessments.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

IEP understanding

Education

MSW or related field

State licensure/certification

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a School Social Worker. Do you enjoy working with children and helping students overcome challenges that may impact their success in school? Would you like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families through compassionate, high-quality support? If so, this may be the position for you!

This School Social Worker 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
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement
• Great Mentorship Program!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field
• Appropriate state licensure/certification as required for school social work
• Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or within a school setting preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

If you do not currently hold the required credential for a specific state, the licensing team at PDS will help guide you through the process!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

As a School Social Worker, you will spend your day helping students navigate social, emotional, behavioral, and personal challenges that may impact their academic success and overall well-being. You will work closely with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other members of the school team to help create a supportive environment where students can thrive.

You will provide high-quality social work services based on students' individual needs and IEPs. Responsibilities may include providing individual and/or group counseling, conducting social-emotional assessments, supporting students with behavioral or social concerns, connecting families with community resources, participating in IEP meetings, and collaborating with school staff and families to develop effective support strategies.

This is meaningful work that allows you to build strong relationships with students while helping them develop the skills and support systems they need to be successful both in school and beyond.

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 professionals, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists, social workers, school psychologists, and other related service professionals. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric professionals to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all.

From speech-language therapy to school social work and psychology, our children deserve the best support possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

For every professional who works with us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program.

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