School Social Worker

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of Wilton (NY); On-site; USD 50,678 - 71,568; Full time

Job summary

Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES is seeking a certified School Social Worker to provide individual and group counseling for students, addressing social, emotional and behavioral needs that interfere with learning. The LMSW or LCSW will facilitate communication between home, school and community partners.

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate and invites diverse candidates to apply; salary ranges from $50,678 to $71,568, commensurate with

Qualifications

• Must hold NYS Certification as School Social Worker and LMSW or LCSW.
• Experience coordinating with home, school and community partners.
• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling according to students’ IEPs addressing social/emotional/behavioral needs.
• Collaborates with school personnel to develop and implement interventions.
• Facilitates Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Coordinates home, school and community resources to prevent/address crises.
• Communicates progress with staff, administration and parents.
• Consults with social services and mental health agencies.
• Maintains ongoing professional development.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis coordination

Problem-solving

Education

New York State Certification as School Social Worker

Professional Licensure LMSW or LCSW

Job description

Number of Positions :1

Salary: $50,678-$71,568, commensurate with experience relevant to the position

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00A-2:45P

Location: Saratoga Springs (onsite, no remote option)

A certified School Social Worker provides individual and group counseling for students to support their social, emotional and behavioral needs that interfere with their ability to access and perform in school. The LMSW or LCSW will facilitate communication between home, school and community partners.

• Provides individual and group counseling according to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that addresses the social/emotional/behavioral needs that interfere with students’ learning or the ability of others to learn

• Collaborates with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students

• Facilitates and collaborates for Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention plans focused on developing prosocial skills that allow students to access and participate in the educational setting

• Coordinates home, school and community resources to help prevent and address crisis situations

• Communicates with staff, administration and parents concerning students’ social, emotional and behavioral progress

• Consults and collaborates with social services, mental health agencies and other community providers

• Participates in the professional community by communicating regularly with administration and staff, assisting with problem-solving around student issues, and maintaining appropriate training and professional development

• Candidates must possess New York State Certification as a School Social Worker AND hold Professional Licensure as LMSW or LCSW.

• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply

The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admission as applicable, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, domestic victim status, use of a guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, disability, or other classifications protected under federal or state law, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The designated district compliance officer(s) will coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act, and the New York State Human Rights Law. The WSWHE BOCES Civil Rights Compliance Officers are: Katelynn Attanasio and David Ashdown, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES, 267 Ballard Road, Suite 5, Wilton, NY 12831. phone:[phone], email:[e-mail]. Complaints may also be filed with the Office for Civil Rights, New York Office, U.S. Department of Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005- 2500, phone [phone], fax [phone], email:[e-mail].