Student-Focused School Social Worker & IEP Specialist

First Children Services; Mansfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

First Children Services seeks a School Social Worker to deliver counseling and case management for students with disabilities in a Mansfield/Columbus, NJ setting. You will work with youth, families, and child study teams to implement treatment goals and ensure timely documentation.

Responsibilities include IEP counseling, group sessions, and collaboration with educators to support mental health and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
• NJ Educational Services Certificate with School Social Worker Endorsement requirement.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 12-21).

Responsibilities

• Provide IEP mandated counseling to youth and adolescents in the school setting.
• Develop and implement individualized, strengths-based service plans as part of the child study team.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions, including within self-contained class settings.
• Participate in child study team meetings as school social worker.
• Provide case management for child study team.
• Provide IEP consultation, evaluations, and make referrals to other services.
• Prepare social developmental history for evaluation.
• Complete and submit records and reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure care aligns with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.
• Maintain regular attendance, submit accurate timesheets, and adhere to company policies.
• Work in a school-based setting, including classrooms, offices, and occasional home visits.
• Essential Physical Demands: walking, sitting, standing, bending, running; lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Master's degree in social work

NJ School Social Worker Endorsement

Experience with youth 12-21

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with School Social Worker Endorsement

Job description

First Children Services seeks a School Social Worker to deliver counseling and case management for students with disabilities in a Mansfield/Columbus, NJ setting. You will work with youth, families, and child study teams to implement treatment goals and ensure timely documentation.

Responsibilities include IEP counseling, group sessions, and collaboration with educators to support mental health and resource coordination.