Job Description - Immediate: Social Worker, Social and Emotional Support Services Unit, 0.5 FTE (25008A8)
Job Description Immediate: Social Worker, Social and Emotional Support Services Unit, 0.5 FTE
Job Specific Information: LCSW-C certification required for this position. 5-10 month position with 10 summer days middle school students with significant social emotional and behavioral challenges requiring intensive special education services at Gaithersburg Middle Bridge direct and indirect counseling, crisis intervention, social skills groups, interagency collaboration, implementation of IEP, Must have strong collaboration skills, skills in crisis intervention including (emergency Evaluation Petitions)
The wage range for this position is a salary between $32,295 and $65,736 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
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Summary Description: Under general supervision of the Supervisor for Social and Emotional Support Services Unit, this professional will serve as a liaison between the program, school personnel, families and outside resources. They will be responsible for providing intensive counseling to students who are placed in the school programs for students with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges, assisting them with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social-emotional environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.
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Physical Demands: Special Requirements:
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of MCPS and the local agencies providing services to youth and their families. Excellent clinical knowledge and skill in working with students experiencing significant social, emotional and behavioral issues and their families. Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations related to special education in general and serious emotional disabilities specifically. Ability to assist in developing and monitoring individualized education programs (IEPs) that include appropriate social skills, behavioral and academic goals. Be familiar with surface management strategies, as needed. Excellent human relations, oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to work well in multi-disciplinary teams and to function effectively in multiple environments.
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Education Training Experience: Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five (5) years paid experience in a setting working with students with emotional/behavioral needs. Experience and training which demonstrates successful use of clinical skills in working with such students and/or their families, other programs, and agencies. Or other combination of applicable education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position.
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Certificate License: A valid license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners; must be licensed at the LCSW-C level.
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Job: Social Workers
Job Grade: BDOrganization: Offices Off Assoc Supt Spec Ed/Std Svc Primary Location: Gaithersburg Schedule: Part-time|.500 (40 hours bi-weekly) Working Months: 10 Shift: Day Job Job Posting: Dec 17, 2025, 11:09:34 PM-Ongoing