Licensed School Social Worker - Student & Family Advocate

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families in navigating educational and clinical systems in New York. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, interdisciplinary teams, and advocacy within school settings.

You will develop social service summaries, participate in IFSP/IEP planning, and provide home visits while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. Applicants should hold NY LMSW and DOE certification.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with a PC and relevant software.
• Must maintain confidentiality due to sensitive nature of work.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze problems and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Initial Evaluation and Intake processes.
• Develops initial and annual social service summaries with appropriate recommendations.
• Assists families in obtaining housing, food stamps, Medicaid, and related services.
• Integrates therapeutic interventions into school programs through collaboration.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and reviews for IFSP/IEP.
• Facilitates communication with families on attendance, medical status, and transportation matters.
• Documents status of all active cases.
• Makes regular home visits to families on caseload.
• Attends professional meetings and conferences.
• Provides supervision and training for Social Work Assistants and less experienced Social Workers.

Skills

Read/write/speak English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

PC proficiency

Confidentiality

Independent work

Flexible hours

Judgment & problem-solving

Oral & written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

LMSW in NY

School Social Worker Certification (NY DOE)

1 year social work experience

Job description

Bond Health is seeking a School Social Worker to support students and families in navigating educational and clinical systems in New York. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, interdisciplinary teams, and advocacy within school settings.

You will develop social service summaries, participate in IFSP/IEP planning, and provide home visits while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards. Applicants should hold NY LMSW and DOE certification.