School-Based Social Worker: Counseling & Family Support

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking a Social Worker to join the Children & Youth programs in a DOE school location in Bronx, NY. The role covers engagement, intake, assessment, service planning, advocacy, and counseling for a diverse client population.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work and LMSW certification (or ability to obtain within six months), strong English communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• New York State LMSW certification required, or ability to obtain license within six (6) months of hire.
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients, including engagement, intake, assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, therapeutic counseling, reassessment, and exit summaries.
• Manage a case load for a diverse client population.
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals; document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients.
• Provide group counseling as assigned by the program director.
• Teach parenting classes as required.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
• Coordinate client services with mental health, medical, employment, educational, child care and other social service providers.
• Review and sign off on service plans and psycho-social assessments as assigned.
• Conduct regular home and field visits as required.
• Conduct regular case conferences with clients and service providers as required.
• Assist with special projects as assigned including representing agency at inter-agency events.
• Act as program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
• Assist with the supervision of paraprofessional staff.
• Supervise all office functions in the supervisor’s absence as assigned.
• Report to and meet with the supervisor on a regular basis.
• Complete program reports.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Client engagement

Counseling

Case management

Communication

Education

Master's in Social Work

LMSW certification or license within 6 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BronxWorks is seeking a Social Worker to join the Children & Youth programs in a DOE school location in Bronx, NY. The role covers engagement, intake, assessment, service planning, advocacy, and counseling for a diverse client population.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work and LMSW certification (or ability to obtain within six months), strong English communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.