School Social Worker

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES; Town of Wilton (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES is seeking a certified School Social Worker. The role entails providing individual and group counseling, facilitating communication between home and school, and collaborating with various community partners. The candidate will need to possess New York State Certification and demonstrate robust knowledge of school social work principles.

Qualifications

• Must possess New York State Certification as a School Social Worker.
• Hold Professional Licensure as LMSW or LCSW.
• Encouraged diverse candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group counseling to students.
• Collaborates with school personnel for effective interventions.
• Coordinates community resources for crisis prevention.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Collaboration

Crisis Management

Behavioral Interventions

Education

New York State Certification as a School Social Worker

Professional Licensure as LMSW or LCSW

Job description

Number of Positions : 2

Salary:$50,678-$71,564,commensurate with experience

Location: To be determined, some travel required

Work Hours: Monday - Friday ; TBD

A certified School Social Worker providesindividual 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.The School Social Worker must have working knowledge of: the principals, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; current knowledge of the community resources and support systems available to assist students and their families; and the ability to deal effectively and appropriately with colleagues, students, parents and other educational professionals regarding student concerns and problems.

• Provides individual and group counseling according to students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that address 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 with 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.

In addition to the application on RecruitFront, please attach the following in RecruitFront:

• Letter of interest

• Updated resume

• Copy of certification (if applicable)

• Transcripts (if applicable)

• Two (2) written letters of reference (References MUST be signed; at least one (1) of the two (2) references must be from outside the WSWHE BOCES organization.) Not required for teacher aides.

• Two (2) telephone professional references that are different than the written references (One (1) must be from a supervisor.)

• Candidates must possess New York State Certification as a School Social WorkerAND 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].