Social Worker Full time - $80-$90/hour

Boston Speech and Language Therapy; Southington (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Speech and Language Therapy Southington, CT is seeking a School Social Worker to provide school-based social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health support.

You will collaborate with students, families, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams; conduct assessments, provide counseling, participate in IEP/504 meetings, and help link families to resources in a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• State licensure/credential required for school-based work.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred; strong candidates with clinical experience welcome.
• Knowledge of IEPs, SEL, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safe, inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, family, or mental health challenges.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to development of appropriate student interventions.
• Participate in IEP, 504, Student Support Team, and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor social-emotional and behavioral goals and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support students experiencing acute emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, special education teachers, BCBAs, related-service providers, teachers, and administrators.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and caregivers regarding student needs and progress.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school and community-based resources.
• Support students experiencing attendance concerns, homelessness, family transitions, trauma, peer difficulties, or other barriers to academic success.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, service logs, and other required records.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to SEL, positive school climate, restorative practices, inclusion, and student well-being.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable school, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

State licensure/credential

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

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Social Worker Full time - $80-$90/hour

Boston Speech and Language Therapy Southington, CT - Southington, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5958213

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary

ACM Staffers is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and student-centered School Social Worker to provide social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health support to students in a school-based setting. The School Social Worker will work closely with students, families, teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to identify barriers to student success and provide appropriate interventions and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students.
• Support students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, family, or mental health challenges.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to the development of appropriate student interventions.
• Participate in IEP, 504, Student Support Team, and multidisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Develop and monitor social-emotional and behavioral goals and interventions.
• Provide crisis intervention and support students experiencing acute emotional or behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, counselors, special education teachers, BCBAs, related-service providers, teachers, and administrators.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and caregivers regarding student needs and progress.
• Connect students and families with appropriate school and community-based resources.
• Support students experiencing attendance concerns, homelessness, family transitions, trauma, peer difficulties, or other barriers to academic success.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, service logs, and other required records.
• Support school-wide initiatives related to SEL, positive school climate, restorative practices, inclusion, and student well-being.
• Maintain student confidentiality and comply with applicable school, state, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Appropriate state licensure/credential required for the school-based position.
• School-based or pediatric experience preferred, but strong candidates with relevant clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of special education, IEPs, social-emotional learning, behavioral interventions, and trauma-informed practices preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, culturally responsive, and inclusive school environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is empathetic, dependable, flexible, and passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally. They should be comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team while advocating for the individual needs of students and families.

1099 Employee

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $70 to $80 Per Hour

Job Categories

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ruthie Lydon
• 25 Virginia Drive
• Hanover, Massachusetts 02339
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]