Impactful School Social Worker (LMSW)

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families in New York. The role involves evaluating students, developing social service plans, and coordinating services with educators and community agencies.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain confidential records, and advocate for students’ educational and clinical needs. A NY LMSW and a school social worker certification are required, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold LMSW in New York and school social worker certification.
• One year of prior experience as a Social Worker preferred.
• Ability to work with families and school staff in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes.
• Develops initial and annual social service summary on each student on his/her caseload including appropriate recommendations.
• Assists families in obtaining services such as housing and residential placement, food stamps, Medicaid, Assistive Technology services; respite services; family reimbursement services; camp, vacation referrals, etc.
• Integrates therapeutic intervention techniques into school programs or home of students served through consultation with parent/Client and staff at meetings, case conferences or through other informal contacts.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and annual reviews for purposes of planning, implementation and monitoring of IFSP/IEP's.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates with staff about goals, rights of persons receiving services, confidentiality, family interaction, etc.
• Attends professional meetings and conferences.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Flexible hours

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Case management

Education

LMSW NY

Full School Social Worker Certification (NY DOE)

One year experience preferred

Job description

Bond Health is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families in New York. The role involves evaluating students, developing social service plans, and coordinating services with educators and community agencies.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, maintain confidential records, and advocate for students’ educational and clinical needs. A NY LMSW and a school social worker certification are required, with prior experience preferred.