Lead School Social Worker
Full Time
Schenectady, NY 12303
$57,000 - $63,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Lead School Social Worker
Pay Rate 57k-63k/10 months based on verifiable experience
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE HEALTH CARE WORKER BONUS!
Please include resume and cover letter
Requirements
Education/Experience:
Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the State of New York.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), NYS certification as a School Social Worker
Who we are:
Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for caring, compassionate and engaging RN to help promote independence, self-esteem and social integratio
Wildwood Programs is a provider of educational, residential, employment, and other community-based supports to people with disabilities and their families. We hire those dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for caring, compassionate and engaging RN to help promote independence, self-esteem and social integratio
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and advocate for strategies to support the social-emotional needs of students across life environments.
- Support and advocate for families (including referral to outside services) as they partner with school to enhance their children’s education and well-being.
- Enhance staff’s knowledge of student social-emotional needs, including in the context of their families and community
- Assign caseloads and related duties to the social work department
- Review applications and interview candidates for the social work department
- Train new employees in areas such as agency policy, department procedures, and agency or government regulations.
- Provide program and clinical supervision and performance evaluation for school social workers
- Oversee the compliance with regulations and policies affecting the social work department, including Medicaid billing requirements
Core Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
- Familiarity with Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Internet, and Database software.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret IEPs; journals, professional reports, and legal documents
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to write reports & responses to family members; and other written expressions as needed.
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information to children and adults - 1 to1 and in groups.
Additional Requirements:
A valid New York State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
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