School Social Worker - Part Time

Pediatric Developmental Services•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a part-time School Social Worker . Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation! Provider should have experience with supporting young children and families Days are flexible, 4-6 hours per week

Requirements

State Social Worker License Required
Master's Degree in Social Work.
Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Nice To Haves

Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.