Social Worker

Temporary Staffing Professionals; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Temporary Staffing Professionals is hiring a School Social Worker for an on-site contract in Espanola, NM. The role supports students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being while helping remove barriers to academic success in a school setting.

You will provide individual and group counseling, contribute to IEP processes, collaborate with teachers, families, and administrators, and connect students with community resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students.
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and behavioral needs.
• Conduct social histories and contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and support strategies.
• Connect students and families with community resources and services.
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions.
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts within the school.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Behavioral interventions

Student-centered approach

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

School Social Worker

We are hiring for a great client in Espanola, NM. This is an on-site contract opportunity for a School Social Worker who will support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being while helping remove barriers to academic success in a school-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students with social-emotional learning, coping strategies, and behavioral needs
• Conduct social histories and contribute to student evaluations as part of the IEP process
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans and support strategies
• Connect students and families with community resources and services
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
• Support crisis intervention and prevention efforts within the school
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with district and state guidelines

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Previous experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred
• Strong understanding of social-emotional development and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of IEP processes and special education compliance
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to build relationships with students, families, and staff
• Compassionate, proactive, and student-centered approach