School Social Worker

Questar III BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Questar III BOCES is seeking a full-time School Social Worker to support special education programs. Responsibilities include individual and group counseling, crisis interventions, and coordinating home-school communication. Candidates must have NYS School Social Work certification; clinical license preferred.

Qualifications

• Proper NYS School Social Work certification required.
• Preferred candidates should have NYS clinical license and experience with special education students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling for students with adjustment challenges.
• Conduct crisis intervention and facilitate home-school communication.
• Manage transitions and consultation for special education programs.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Education

NYS School Social Work certification

NYS clinical license (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

About the Job

Questar III BOCES announces a full-time probationary School Social Work position to serve Questar III special education programs. September 1, 2025 toJune 30, 2026. Questar III’s social work service provides individual and group counseling for students with school adjustment challenges. This service includes crisis intervention, transition plans, consultation, case management and coordination and facilitation of home-school communication.

Qualifications:

• Proper NYS School Social Work certification required.
• Preferred candidates will have their NYS clinical license and have experience working with special education students.

In addition to your on-line application, please scan and upload supporting documentation including resume, certification, and letters of reference.

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visitwww.questar.org