A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Social Worker - 1 Year Contract
Granby Board of Education
Secondary - Granby, Connecticut This job is also posted in Granby Board of Education
Job Details
Job ID:
5887016
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
Aug 27, 2026
Job Description
Granby Memorial High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic school social worker to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year for a one-year position, the position will commence mid-September and conclude at the end of the 26-27 school year.
The social worker will provide individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties. The Social Worker will also respond to immediate emotional or behavioral crisis, providing intervention and support to students in need. This includes helping students manage trauma, grief, self-harm, or other urgent mental health concerns.
School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. In addition, the School Social Worker communicates with parents; provides social/emotional/behavioral support and or consultation to maximize the students' learning experience. The social worker will build positive relationships and collaborate with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.
Essential Functions:
Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
Ensures safety of students
Implements the Granby Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations and directives
Provides case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals
Advocates for student services and students' best interests
Maintains accurate and complete records as required
Provides direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues
Conducts home visits to foster good engagement with students and families
Attends parent/teacher conferences as needed Assess student learning on continual basis and identifies areas of intervention if needed
Maintains respect for confidential information
Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the educator and learner
Qualifications:
CT School Social Worker (#071) certification Please see our GEA contract.
Please include a cover letter, resume and three professional references.
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