Social Worker

Job Description Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a temporary Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide school-based services for a local school district in Reading, PA. This position would begin on Sept. 10th and could run for an undetermined period. Perks: We offer competitive rates with compensation for direct AND indirect time. Such as, treatment sessions, documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing. This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility. Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders. School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community that a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and to be successful. Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expenses in providing evaluation for materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapist to borrow as needed. Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive school social work services to students, parents, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, Special Education team, and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs and report data per district preferred method Assist the school in developing, maintaining, and enforcing policies related to excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services. Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals. Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and students to agencies when appropriate. Perform related work as required. Company Profile: Backed by the powerhouse of Kelly, we're a nationwide, leading, pediatric therapy and related-services company, dedicated to quality treatment and provider retention. Each year the number of students receiving related services under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) changes and grows. The need for expert clinicians to serve these students is the catalyst for Kelly Pediatric Therapy’s mission to deliver holistic, comprehensive, education-based therapy services. We’re proud to partner with providers who share our commitment to helping children thrive (like you). Together we can change the way we help child access their full education and have reach their potential! Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Work Valid state license in Social Work As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy? Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more tha #J-18808-Ljbffr