School Based Social Worker
School Based Social Worker
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Job Title: School Social Worker
Company: Strides Therapy & Educational Services
About Us:
Join a dynamic women-owned and operated and therapist-run company dedicated to providing exceptional support services to schools and students. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment empowering professionals and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our team is passionate about helping students succeed both academically and emotionally and we are looking for a School Social Worker who shares that vision.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated empathetic and experienced in-person School Social Worker to join our team on a contract basis in Harford County. As a School Social Worker you will be a vital link between the school home and community to support students academic and social success. You will provide direct services as well as consultation to help students and families navigate challenges and access resources. This role is critical in developing a healthy school climate and providing interventions that address barriers to learning.
Compensation:
$55 - $60 per hour commensurate with experience and credentials.
Responsibilities:
Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide individual and group counseling to students.
Develop and implement intervention strategies to address academic and behavioral concerns.
Collaborate with teachers administrators and parents to create supportive learning plans.
Participate in IEP (Individualized Education Program) and 504 Plan meetings providing clinical insight and recommendations.
Provide crisis intervention services and risk assessments.
Connect students and families with community resources and social services.
Advocate for students needs and promote a school culture of equity and inclusion.
Maintain accurate timely and confidential client records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Address issues such as truancy bullying mental health and substance abuse through school-wide initiatives and targeted support.
Qualifications:
- MSDE required
Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
Valid Maryland licensure as one of the following is required:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or
Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
Prefer experience working as a Social Worker in a school or pediatric setting.
Prefer knowledge of Maryland COMAR regulations and federal laws (IDEA Section 504) governing special education.
Strong assessment counseling and case management skills.
Excellent communication collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to cultural competence and serving a diverse student population.
Ability to work independently manage a caseload effectively and adapt to the changing needs of a school environment.
School systems typically hire social workers with either license with the LCSW-C often being preferred for its ability to provide unsupervised clinical diagnoses and treatment.
Full Time Benefits Include:
Health Benefits on Day 1 (Medical Dental Vision) with 50% employer contribution
401k with match and immediate vesting 100% match for the first 3% and 50% for 4% and 5% (also a part-time benefit)
Up to 40 hours PTO/sick time (also a part-time benefit)
State Licensure Reimbursement
National Certification Stipend
Group professional liability insurance (also a part-time benefit)
Dedicated Educational Services Manager (also a part-time benefit)
Employee Assistance program (also a part-time benefit)
Please contact Samira Barra MSP CCC-SLP for more information and additional details. /
Employment Type
Full-Time
