Counselor

Westchester School for Special Children; Town of North Salem (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Westchester School for Special Children is seeking a per diem Social Worker to support the North Salem campus. The role involves coordinating the social work program, acting as a liaison among school, home, and external agencies, and ensuring comprehensive student support per IEPs.

You will conduct intake, maintain social histories, and provide counseling to students and parents while collaborating with the Clinical Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• MSW in progress or equivalent graduate study.
• Provisional NY Social Worker certificate or eligibility must be held or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake procedures accurately and timely with staff and referring agencies.
• Maintain current social histories and student files.
• Advocate for child and parent regarding educational planning.
• Coordinate with school personnel to plan educational programs for multiply disabled children.
• Promote home–school relationships through direct contact with families.
• Conduct individual and group counseling per IEP directives and document progress.
• Participate in staff training and on-site demonstrations for students, staff and parents.
• Engage with school districts and agencies to promote programs.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Active listening

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Communication (oral)

Communication (written)

Ethical conduct

Honesty / integrity

Motivation

Team builder

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

MSW in progress / graduate study

Provisional NY Social Worker certificate (eligibility)

Job description

This position will be located at our North Salem campus - 520 NY 22 North Salem, NY 10560This per diem position is based on a billable hourly rate.ESSENTIAL FUCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)Objectives:To implement the Social Work Program.To participate as a member of the Clinical Team in order to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts.To act as a liaison between the school, the home, and other agencies concerned with the child’s program.Specifications:To complete intake procedures in a timely and accurate fashion, communicating with both program staff and outside referring agencies.To insure the availability of a current social history on all children in attendance.To maintain student files with all necessary reports and forms.To act as an advocate for the child and parent regarding educational planning.To promote constructive parent involvement in the activities of the school.To consult with school personnel in planning educational programs to meet the special needs of multiply disabled children.To conduct individual and group counselling for students and parents as prescribed on the Individual Educational Plan (IEP), and to provide written progress reports as required.To participate in training programs within the school and conduct in–service programs and demonstrations for students, staff, and parents.To promote home-school relationships by regular and direct contact with parents and other family members through on-site interviews, telephone contacts, and home visits.To promote the school and its programs through regular contact with school districts and other referring agencies.POSITION SUMMARYEducationThe Qualified applicant will have completed at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and in addition, will have completed semester hours of graduate study including a supervised internship. The applicant must hold or be eligible for valid provisional New York Certificate as a Social Worker.The qualified applicant will show evidence of continued graduate study leading to a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) and permanent certification.ExperienceIt is preferred that the qualified applicant will have completed one (1) full year of successful direct experience in a school setting as a Social Worker.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.Active listening- Ability to actively attend to, convey and understand the comments and questions of others.Adaptability- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Analytical Skills- Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.Autonomy- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Coaching and Development- Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areasCommunication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conducts conforming to a set values and accepted standards.Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.Responsible – Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.Team Builder – Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.