SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - WHITNEY HALL SCHOOL

The Children s Center of Hamden Inc • Hamden, CT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Children’s Center of Hamden is seeking a School Social Worker to provide clinical services and case management as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in our Whitney Hall School program. In this role, you’ll support youth and families by addressing non-academic barriers to learning, providing counseling and crisis intervention, and coordinating care with school districts and community partners.

At The Children’s Center of Hamden, you’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team committed to helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—through strong clinical partnership, coordinated care, and a supportive school-based environment.

Requirements

• Holds or is immediately eligible to obtain Connecticut License Master of Social Work (LMSW) with the State of Connecticut
• Holds or is immediately eligible to obtain Social Worker Certification (#071) with the Connecticut Department of Education
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
• Comfortable responding to urgent situations and supporting crisis needs when they arise

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and social-emotional support aligned with IEP goals
• Complete assessments, crisis intervention/risk assessments, and safety planning as needed
• Support PPT/IEP processes and help develop behavioral and social-emotional plans (FBA/BIP when appropriate)
• Collaborate with teachers, related services, and the treatment team to support student progress
• Coordinate with families, school districts, and outside agencies from admission through discharge
• 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.
• Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a school community dedicated to student success and teacher well-being.

What This Job Offers

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