School Social Worker

Linwood Center Inc; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-paid Life & Disability Insur

Job summary

Linwood Center Inc is seeking a compassionate School Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team at Linwood School, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for students with autism and related disabilities while partnering with families and staff.

You will conduct individual and group counseling under IEPs, participate in IEP teams, support crisis responses, coordinate with hospitals and community providers, help families access resources, assist with admissions, and

Qualifications

• LCSW licensure is required.
• Minimum two years of social work experience, preferably in a school or related setting.
• Experience providing counseling and crisis intervention services is preferred.
• Knowledge of IEPs, special education processes, and student support services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services based on students' IEPs.
• Conduct social work assessments and develop goals to support student growth.
• Participate on the IEP team and collaborate with educators, therapists, and related service providers.
• Support students during crisis situations through assessment, intervention, and post-crisis planning.
• Build partnerships with families through guidance, resources, and ongoing communication.
• Coordinate with hospitals, community agencies, local school systems, and outside providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist families with accessing school and community resources that support student success.
• Participate in admissions and onboarding by reviewing referral information.
• Develop school-wide initiatives that promote social-emotional development.
• Provide professional development and consultation to staff on SEL and behavioral supports.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

LCSW licensure

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students' emotional well-being and helping them reach their full potential? Do you enjoy collaborating with educators, therapists, and families to create meaningful, lasting change?At Linwood School, we're looking for a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you'll provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy for students with autism and related disabilities while partnering with families and staff to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.You'll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas are encouraged, and you'll have ongoing opportunities for professional growth—all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families every day.What You’ll DoAs a School Social Worker, you'll play an essential role in supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral success by:Providing individual and group counseling services based on students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Conducting social work assessments and developing goals to support student growthParticipating as an active member of the IEP team while collaborating with educators, therapists, and related service providersSupporting students during crisis situations through assessment, intervention, and post-crisis planningBuilding strong partnerships with families by providing guidance, resources, and ongoing communicationCoordinating with hospitals, community agencies, local school systems, and outside providers to ensure continuity of careAssisting families with accessing school and community resources that support student successSupporting student admissions and onboarding by participating on the intake committee and reviewing referral informationDeveloping school-wide initiatives that promote students' social-emotional developmentProviding professional development and consultation to school staff on best practices in social-emotional learning and behavioral supportsAssisting with required documentation, Medicaid requirements, and student service recordsTraining & SupportWe provide CPR certificationWe provide Professional Crisis Management (PCM) trainingOngoing support and guidance from supervisorsWhat You BringLicensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) requiredAt least two years of social work experience, preferably in a school, nonprofit, or special education settingExperience providing counseling and crisis intervention servicesKnowledge of special education processes, IEPs, and student support services preferred.Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skillsA passion for supporting students with autism and developmental disabilitiesBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with company contributionsGenerous Paid Time Off + Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementCompany-paid Life & Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramReady to Make a Difference?If you're looking for more than just a social work position—and want to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to helping students thrive—we'd love to meet you.Apply today and help make a lasting impact on the lives of students and their families!Note: This does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.