School Social Worker - Pediatric Mental Health & IEP Support

Pediatric Developmental Services; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with company match

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a School Social Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. This role involves counseling students and their families, participating in MTSS, and collaborating with school staff across multiple disciplines to ensure timely services.

The ideal candidate holds a State Social Worker license, an MSW, and has experience in pediatric mental health.

Qualifications

• State license required in CT.
• Master's degree in social work.
• Experience with pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently with ethics and accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to students and parents.
• Participate in MTSS and interdisciplinary meetings to discuss student needs.
• Assist with initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record-keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure required meetings and services.

Skills

SW License

MSW

Pediatric mental health

Independent worker

Education

MSW

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a School Social Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral development of students. This role involves counseling students and their families, participating in MTSS, and collaborating with school staff across multiple disciplines to ensure timely services.

The ideal candidate holds a State Social Worker license, an MSW, and has experience in pediatric mental health.