Social Worker in Los Lunas, NM

Soliant Health; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Soliant Health is seeking an itinerant Recreational Therapist/Social Worker to support K-12 students across multiple Los Lunas, NM sites. This full-time contract role runs 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, through the end of the school year.

The position focuses on student well-being, inclusion, and skill development. Required NM CTRS and experience in school-based settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current NM CTRS certification required.
• Background or experience in school-based social work or recreational therapy preferred.
• Willingness to travel between multiple schools.
• Ability to engage with diverse student populations, including those with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate group games to enhance social skills development for students with autism
• Create and lead structured physical activities to help students with ADHD manage energy and focus
• Adapt sports and recreational programs to support students with developmental delays in building motor skills
• Guide students with disabilities to access and utilize community recreation resources, fostering inclusion and independence
• Provide coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and social-emotional support to students experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression
• Collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate consistent support across settings

Skills

CTRS certification

School social work experience

Itinerant travel

Communication skills

Job description

Bring your expertise in recreational therapy and social work to empower K-12 students in a vibrant school setting! This full-time, contract opportunity offers the chance to serve multiple school sites in the Los Lunas, NM area as an itinerant professional, making a meaningful impact on students’ well-being and growth.

As a key member of the student services team, you will:

Qualifications & Certifications

• Current NM CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification required (more details: NM Recreational Therapy Series)
• Background or experience in school-based social work or recreational therapy preferred
• Comfort with an itinerant role traveling between schools
• Compassionate communication skills and ability to engage with diverse student populations, including those with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate group games to enhance social skills development for students with autism
• Create and lead structured physical activities to help students with ADHD manage energy and focus
• Adapt sports and recreational programs to support students with developmental delays in building motor skills
• Guide students with disabilities to access and utilize community recreation resources, fostering inclusion and independence
• Provide coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and social-emotional support to students experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression
• Collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate consistent support across settings

This contract role runs full time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am–3:30pm) from ASAP through the end of the school year. Your dedicated service will reach an assigned caseload of around 35 students.