School Social Worker

First Children Services; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to provide essential clinical services to students with severe disabilities. This part-time role involves developing individualized service plans, offering therapy, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and a clinical license, along with experience working with youth. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families.

Benefits

Competitive salary

PTO and paid holidays

Advancement Opportunities

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K plan

Company provided tools

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Clinical License (LPC or LCSW) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive clinical services to youth in a school setting.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans.

Skills

Clinical Services

Individual Therapy

Group Counseling

Service Plan Development

Clinical Consultation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Clinical License (LPC or LCSW)

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

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Position Summary

The School Social Worker delivers clinical services to students with severe disabilities at our First Children School, collaborating with youth and families to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans, offering individual and group therapy, providing clinical consultation, and ensuring timely documentation. The clinician must possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.

Description

Position: School Social Worker

Status: Part Time

Schedule: 2 days per week, 8:30a-3:30p

Position Summary

The School Social Worker delivers clinical services to students with severe disabilities at our First Children School, collaborating with youth and families to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing and implementing service plans, offering individual and group therapy, providing clinical consultation, and ensuring timely documentation. The clinician must possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.

Reports To: School Principal

Essential Job Functions

• Provide intensive clinical services to youth and adolescents in the school setting.
• Develop and implement individualized, strengths-based service plans.
• Offer various modalities of individual therapy.
• Facilitate group counseling sessions.
• Provide clinical consultation, evaluations, and make referrals to other services.
• Complete and submit records and reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure care aligns with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.
• Maintain regular attendance, submit accurate timesheets, and adhere to company policies.
• Perform other assigned duties.
  
  

Environment And Demands

• Environment:
• Work in a school-based setting, including classrooms, offices, and occasional home visits.
• Essential Physical Demands:
• Requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Involves physical interaction with students exhibiting difficulty controlling behavior.
  
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, or related field.
• Clinical License required (LPC or LCSW)
• Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 4-21).
• Preferred: 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities and in a school setting.
• Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergencies.
  
  

Benefits

What we have to offer you:

• Competitive salary
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Advancement Opportunities
• Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K for our Benefits eligible staff and much more!
• Company provided tools
  
  

Come discover endless opportunities with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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