School Social Worker Supervisor - Whitney Hall School

The Children s Center of Hamden Inc • Hamden, CT

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a School Social Work Manager to provide clinical leadership, supervision, and direct care within our Whitney Hall School program. In this role, you will support youth and families by addressing non-academic barriers to learning while guiding a team of school social workers and clinical interns.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to services, high-quality clinical practice, and positive outcomes for students through collaboration with educators, treatment staff, families, and community partners.

Requirements

• Holds Connecticut License Master of Social Work (LMSW) with appropriate school or clinical experience; LCSW strongly preferred
• Must hold Social Worker Certification (#071) with the Connecticut Department of Education
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and child/adolescent development
• Strong documentation, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary treatment team

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising or mentoring staff preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to Whitney Hall School Social Workers and clinical interns
• Serve as the clinical liaison with PRTF programs and participate in evaluations, treatment team meetings, case reviews, and PPT meetings
• Support referral, screening, and intake coordination in collaboration with school administration
• Oversee implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and trauma-informed practices
• Lead case consultation meetings and professional development for social work staff
• Support treatment planning, crisis intervention, and risk assessment as needed
• Ensure documentation and service delivery meet agency and regulatory standards
• Carry a limited caseload when needed to maintain continuity of services
• Collaborate with families, school districts, and outside agencies to coordinate care
• Support continuous quality improvement and data-informed program development
• Perform other duties as assigned to support program success.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Stipends – Ability to earn additional income during the Extended School Year (ESY) program
• Retirement & Long-Term Security – Our positions are Teacher’s Retirement Eligible and also include access to a 403(b)-retirement savings plan and Social Security benefits—helping you build a strong financial future.
• Tuition Loans & Career Growth – Invest in your future with interest-free tuition loans, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities that help you advance and specialize.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, and wellness programs. On one of our medical plan options, The Children’s Center covers 92% of the employee premium and contributes to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), making quality healthcare affordable and accessible.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Sick, personal time, and school breaks so you can recharge and maintain balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager