Social Worker - Districtwide
Job in
New Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06812, USA
Listed on 2026-07-08
Listing for:
New Fairfield Public Schools
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
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Social Work
School Social Worker, Crisis Counselor, Mental Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Worker - Districtwide
- Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker - Date Posted: 6/26/2026
- Location:
Districtwide
School Social Worker School:
Districtwide Responsibilities
- 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
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
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