Social Worker - Districtwide

School Social Worker

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students
• Support students through therapeutic interventions, daily check-ins, crisis response, and social-emotional skill development
• Develop and implement individualized student support plans focused on attendance, engagement, self-regulation, coping skills, and successful school participation
• Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, outside providers, and community agencies to coordinate services and support student success
• Support students experiencing school avoidance and social-emotional challenges
• Maintain accurate case documentation, progress notes, and records in accordance with district expectations, ethical standards, and state/federal regulations
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment that fosters student resilience, belonging, and long-term success

Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut Certification:
  School Social Worker (071) required
• Experience working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, school avoidance, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional needs preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, restorative practices, and therapeutic counseling approaches
• Strong understanding of special education processes, student support systems, and school-based mental health services
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered, and strengths-based educational environment

Salary:
Per NFEA Contract