School Social Worker

Job DescriptionPediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a School Social Worker. Do you enjoy working with children and helping students overcome challenges that may impact their success in school? Would you like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families through compassionate, high-quality support? If so, this may be the position for you!\nThis School Social Worker position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:\n\n Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution\n Retirement Account with company matching\n Unlimited CEUs\n Materials stipend\n Licensure reimbursement\n Great Mentorship Program!\n\nQUALIFICATIONS FOR A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER\n\n Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field\n Appropriate state licensure/certification as required for school social work\n Experience working with children, adolescents, families, or within a school setting preferred\n Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills\n\nIf you do not currently hold the required credential for a specific state, the licensing team at PDS will help guide you through the process!\nA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER\nAs a School Social Worker, you will spend your day helping students navigate social, emotional, behavioral, and personal challenges that may impact their academic success and overall well-being. You will work closely with students, families, teachers, administrators, and other members of the school team to help create a supportive environment where students can thrive.\nYou will provide high-quality social work services based on students' individual needs and IEPs. Responsibilities may include providing individual and/or group counseling, conducting social-emotional assessments, supporting students with behavioral or social concerns, connecting families with community resources, participating in IEP meetings, and collaborating with school staff and families to develop effective support strategies.\nThis is meaningful work that allows you to build strong relationships with students while helping them develop the skills and support systems they need to be successful both in school and beyond.\nARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?\nIf you feel that you would be a great fit for this School Social Worker position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!\nABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES\nPediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric professionals, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists, social workers, school psychologists, and other related service professionals. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric professionals to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all.\nFrom speech-language therapy to school social work and psychology, our children deserve the best support possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.\nFor every professional who works with us, we offer real support and a tailored mentorship program. We know that our clinicians and school-based professionals are essential to our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.