What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Orange-Ulster BOCES?
Come work in an exciting and meaningful field helping children with disabilities!
We are seeking a School Social Worker to provide an integrated network of student support services to help students succeed in school.
You'll do this by:
- Serving as liaison between home and school by communicating with parents/guardians based on student needs and documenting interventions.
- Assessing the needs for additional services, such as outpatient counseling or other community based supports, and assisting students and families with the referral process.
- Participating in parent-teacher conferences in order to assist teachers in handling questions in discussions about students' emotional and behavioral problems.
- Collaborating with district liaisons and Committees on Special Education, BOCES staff and parents, on the career and technical programming to support the students' adjustment.
- Providing counseling services for students based on social, emotional, and school adjustment needs, including risk assessments, as well as maintaining electronic logs of the counseling services as per the recommendation on student IEPs.
Why this is a great job:
You will make a difference!
As a School Social Worker, you will be supported by a team of dedicated, skilled and caring colleagues working collectively to provide support and opportunities for students.
Along with making a difference, you will receive:
- Competitive salary per contract, based on experience and demonstrated abilities
- Benefits include paid holidays, sick and personal time
- NYS Retirement and health & dental insurance
- Professional training opportunities to encourage continuous improvement and professional growth.
What you bring to our team:
- Evidence of professional and ethical practice
- Cooperation with colleagues
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely records
- Commitment to promoting practices that ensure a positive and safe school climate and student connectedness
Job Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university
Valid New York State Certification as a School Social Worker
New York State License as a Certified Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) preferred
Prior school experience preferred
Position Start Date:03/03/2025
Application Deadline:12/08/2024
