Hiring Now - School Social Worker - FMLA Coverage - Plainfield

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking an in-person, school-based School Social Worker to provide FMLA leave coverage from December 4, 2026 through January 19, 2027. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position comes with competitive hourly pay and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Licensure reimbursement

POSITION DETAILS

• Position: School Social Worker, FMLA leave coverage
• Setting: In-person, school-based
• Dates: December 4, 2026 through January 19, 2027
• Winter break (no coverage needed): December 21, 2026 through January 5, 2027
• Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week
• Pay: $40-$55 per hour

 

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER QUALIFICATIONS

• **State Social Worker License Required**
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.