The Stepping Stones Group
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School-Based Social Worker | Full-Time | Preschool | Child Study Team Leave Coverage
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced school social worker who wants to make a difference for our youngest learners? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a full-time School-Based Social Worker to cover a leave on a Child Study Team (CST) at a preschool program. You'll provide case management, complete social history reports, and help write IEPs, keeping services running smoothly for students and families during a defined assignment.
- Pay: $41-$45 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 35 hours per week (approximately 8:00 AM-3:00 PM), on a school-year schedule
- Setting: Onsite, in-person, school-based, preschool
- Assignment length: Through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
- Start date: Immediate
- Employment type: W-2
- Location: Shared with candidates during the application process
What You'll Do
- Provide case management as a member of the Child Study Team
- Complete social history reports as part of the special education evaluation process
- Help write IEPs and take part in IEP meetings
- Support preschool students' social, emotional, and developmental needs
- Collaborate with teachers, school staff, and families to support student success
- Connect families with community resources
- Step into an existing caseload and keep services running smoothly during a leave
- Maintain accurate documentation and protect student confidentiality in line with FERPA and mandated reporting requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Active New Jersey social work license
- New Jersey Department of Education school social worker certification
- School-based experience
- Case management experience
- Availability Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Ability to complete required state clearances and background checks, including a criminal history review
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:
- Starting right away and stepping into an existing caseload
- Working onsite and in person in a school
- Working with preschool-aged children and their families
- Managing cases as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Working a short-term, defined assignment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on a Child Study Team or in special education case management
- Experience writing social histories and contributing to IEPs
- Experience working with preschool or early childhood students
- Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis response
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Related Experience We Value
Experience as a School Social Worker, Early Childhood Social Worker, Case Manager, School Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Clinician, or Child and Adolescent Therapist is highly valued.
Why Candidates Choose This Role
- Short-term assignment with a clear start and end, ideal for a gap between roles or a flexible schedule
- Use your license and certification in a hands-on school setting with a consistent weekday schedule
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of educators and specialists
- Build experience in case management and IEP-related work
- Evenings, weekends, and school breaks typically off
Why You'll Love Working With Us
- Competitive pay
- Health and wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Continuing education resources, including free CEUs and approved webinars
- Employee referral bonus program
- Supportive and collaborative clinical leadership
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?
Successful school-based social workers are compassionate, organized, and dependable. They build trust with students and families quickly, document clearly, collaborate well with school teams, and keep students' wellbeing at the center of every decision.
About The Stepping Stones Group
We believe every child deserves exceptional support to succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We partner with schools nationwide to provide high-quality educational and behavioral health services, and we give our clinicians the training, resources, and support to do their best work.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your license and certification, your school-based experience, and any case management or Child Study Team experience. Know someone great? Refer a colleague and earn a referral bonus.
The Stepping Stones Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.