What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Adelbrook, Inc?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Social Worker is responsible for delivering high-quality, trauma-informed clinical support to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This position ensures a person-centered and therapeutic approach to care
through individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and coordination of community services. The Social Worker acts as a liaison among families, external providers, and internal team members to ensure continuity of
care and successful program engagement. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that reports to the assigned program leadership.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Adelbrook is a 24/7 operating Agency. Schedules are flexible, may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekdays, weekends, holidays, mandated overtime, mandated holds, and on call responsibilities.
- Provide individual and group counseling services as prescribed by program needs and/or
- Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support in alignment with agency policies and therapeutic crisis intervention models.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including educators, behavioral staff, clinicians, and administrators to ensure a unified understanding of each individual's needs and a consistent plan of care.
- Maintain regular communication with families, guardians, DCF workers, probation officers, external mental health providers, and other relevant service entities.
- Support participation in and documentation for all program-related meetings, including PPTs, team case reviews, and crisis debriefs.
- Develop goals and objectives related to social, emotional, and behavioral domains.
- Maintain up-to-date clinical documentation, including assessments, progress notes, service plans, and contact logs.
- Participate in student and family intake and discharge planning, including referrals to
- Serve as a resource for staff by providing consultation, modeling, and training in therapeutic approaches and behavior support strategies.
- Coordinate community-based services and ensure proper transition planning for
- Represent the agency professionally at external meetings and forums.
- Ensure adherence to all agency policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.
- Maintain active certification in agency-approved crisis intervention training, including all required levels of Physical and Psychological Management Training (PMT). Apply
- Perform additional duties as assigned by program leadership.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with
- Conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.
- Organization and time management, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize.
- Team collaboration in interdisciplinary environments.
- Documentation, data tracking, and case management.
- Clinical knowledge in child and adolescent development, trauma-informed care, and
- Familiarity with special education law and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Knowledge of community resources, entitlement systems, and behavioral health systems.
- Understanding of professional ethical standards and confidentiality regulations (HIPAA,
- Ability to implement and adapt individualized treatment plans.
- Ability to conduct assessments and clinical evaluations.
- Ability to manage multiple cases with shifting priorities.
- Ability to function effectively during crises and provide de-escalation support.
- Ability to engage families and external partners in a collaborative treatment process.
- Ability to use clinical judgment and make sound decisions.
- State of Connecticut Social Worker Certification Required. (071)
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- Valid State of Connecticut School Social Work Certification
- Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical or educational setting, ideally working
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record; ability to transport individuals safely
- Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications (PMT, First Aid, CPR; training
- Strong commitment to trauma-informed and person-centered care.
- Work is performed across school and group home settings
- May involve crisis response and physical intervention in accordance with training.
- Perform all requirements of physical management techniques (PMT)
- Regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and active physical engagement required
- Exposure to behavioral challenges and crisis situations requiring PMT interventions
- Travel between locations required
A job description is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility
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