Reporting to the Principal, the School Social Worker will assist students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify social-emotional-environmental issues that interfere with the educational process.

Working with parents / guardians, teachers, school Principal / Principals designee, and community based resources, the school social worker implements strategies that promote the students positive school adjustment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a liaison, facilitating communication between school and family in classes to which he / she is assigned.
• Provide support to staff to work collaboratively with parents, facilitate understanding of family dynamics, and intervenes therapeutically on an as-needed basis.
• Provide individual and family counseling on an as-needed basis, primarily around the concerns of raising a special needs child.
• Provide a variety of group forums to discuss the problems associated with rearing a disabled child and to facilitate better parenting and advocacy skills.
• Seek out community agencies to provide concrete and respite services to families, such as housing, legal, SSI, after school programs,etc.
• Assist parents with the evaluation and intake process, including referral to CPSE, reviewing due process rights, sharing the results of evaluations, and assisting parents in advocating for their children.
• Provide staff training in the area of parent involvement and communication, multicultural sensitivity, mourning and denial, and other appropriate topics as they arise.
• Observe and participate in classrooms to which he / she is assigned and offers consultation regarding family / child interactions, family dynamics, and communicating with the family and the childs overall functioning within the classroom setting.
• Provide play therapy, consultation with parents of children in play therapy, and attends weekly play therapy supervision.
• Maintain clinical documentation as required and submits within required timeframes.
• Participate in department meetings, staff meetings, and supervision.
• Attend any and all additional meetings, activities or functions of the school as designated by supervisory staff.
• Identifies and responds to possible instances of abuse / neglect.
• Provides supervision of student externs as assigned.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas and common areas.

Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team members, other staff, department members, supervisors, administrative staff, parents, and outside agencies and demonstrates the following skills :

open communication skills with others, the ability to self-evaluate, utilize supervision, flexibility in all facets of the working relationship, ability to both offer and accept assistance to / from others, and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies.

• Demonstrates respect for families and children we serve and promotes a positive school community and culture.
• Seek to find and offer solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate understanding of the various aspects and functions of our school.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional and education growth.
• Comply with all school policies and procedures and understands regulatory requirements.

In the Early Intervention Program, assumes all responsibilities identified above. In addition, the Social Worker will serve as the ongoing service coordinator handling the following :

• coordinate service delivery of the IFSP services;
• coordinate IFSP services with other services provided to the child, such as medical and health services;
• assist in resolving any disputes which may arise between the family and service providers;
• participate in collaboration of the development, monitoring, and evaluation of all subsequent IFSPs with the EIO designee, evaluation team, parent and others;
• this includes the scheduling and leading of the 6 month review;
• prepare, maintain, and distribute any revised or subsequent Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs); where appropriate, inform the family of advocacy services;
• in the event of disagreement between the family and the Early Intervention Official Designee (EIOD), inform the family of their right to mediation and / or impartial hearing, and of available advocacy services;

complete the Individual Family Service Plan and submit it to the parent, NYC / EIP and each provider of IFSP services.

In the Head Start program, it is the social workers additional responsibility to :

• supervise family service workers;
• participate in Head Start administrative team;
• ensure completion of Family Service Plans for all families in program;
• supervise of volunteer coordinator in establishing and maintaining adequate number of volunteers in the program to meet the required
• matching fund allotment;
• work in conjunction with and under the supervision of the educational supervisor;
• ensure appropriate family participation as per Head Start regulations;
• conduct Head Start Open Houses on a regular basis;
• participate in the Outreach Committee;
• know and implement Head Start performance standards;
• Make necessary changes to annual written plans for Head Start
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Experience

1-3 years of experience working in a school setting with preschool and / or school aged children.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Certificates & Licenses

• NYS Social Work License (LMSW) and NYSED for School Social Work certification;

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices.

Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations.

JOB SUMMARY :

Develops and maintains an environment which supports service excellence behaviors.

Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors and / or employees by being aware of the safety and health policies of the hospital and adhering to and enhancing these policies via the identification / reporting / correcting of unsafe conditions.

Complies with established department / hospital policies, rules and regulations.

The Social Worker will assess the patient’s psychosocial problems and needs within 72 hours of admission and ongoing thereafter.

In collaboration with the patient, family / significant other and other members of the treatment team, the Social Worker will develop an initial and ongoing plan for treatment and aftercare that is based upon the identified, prioritized psychosocial problems.

The Social Worker carries out the plan for treatment and aftercare as designed, evaluates the patient’s responses to the planned interventions, and makes decisions regarding continuation or revision of the treatment plan in coordination with the treatment team

The Social Worker maintains the ability to interact with clients, families and co-workers for the purpose of fostering a therapeutic relationship with patients.

The Social Worker documents all phases of the treatment process in the medical record within appropriate time frames.

The Social Worker is clinically and administratively responsible to the Director of Mental Health Services

The Social Worker maintains accountability for clinical competency, professional growth and development and the professional ethics of clinical practice.

The Social Worker demonstrates the competencies necessary to provide services to the psychiatric patient.

The Social Worker is responsible for maintaining the appropriate documentation for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Hold’s a Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.

Licensure / Registration / Certification :

Hold’s a license as a Certified Social Worker from the state of New York.

Work Experience :

Related experience in health / human services field strongly preferred.

Location : Carmel-PHC 670 Stoneleigh Avenue

Work Type : Full-Time

Standard Hours : 37.50

FTE : 1.000000

Work Schedule : DAY 7.5

Work Shift : Monday to Friday 8am to 4 : 30pm

Org Unit : 937

Department : Behavioral Health NMH

Exempt : Yes

Grade : S10

Salary Range :

$31.2500 - $58.0500 Hourly

EOE, including disability / vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only).

Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Social Worker I position is to be skilled in interventions for the support and / or resolution of patient and family crises as well as advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events.

The role includes other functions such as discharge planning. The position functions with considerable autonomy in providing professional social work treatment and services to patients from newborn to elderly and understands the life cycle changes consistent with each age and their families related to their health care and general well-being.

Qualifications

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a professional school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education and two (2) years of post MSW experience in a medical setting preferred.

Must be Licensed as an LSW Licensed Social Worker or LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure by the State of New Jersey.

Discharge planning experience in an acute care setting highly desirable. Monday through Friday position; occasionally may be required to follow a varied schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Alaris Health at Kearny, a 120 bed-skilled nursing Center in Kearny, New Jersey, seeks a social worker to plan and implement social service programs in the Center and coordinate discharge planning.

Additional responsibilities include :

• planning and implementing a comprehensive social services program that offers counseling and other support services for residents and their families
• evaluating and being keenly aware of residents’ medical-related social needs and then formulating the appropriate plan for treatment that fits into their total care plan
• coordinating and implementing family meetings for residents and creating a forum for ongoing discussions between residents, their families / responsible parties and the treatment team
• maintaining residents’ rights at all times while liaising between all parties involved
• coordinating discharge planning and assisting in the creation of an organized discharge plan for all residents
• and above all, ensuring that residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or human services (knowledge of family assessment and interventions is preferred)
• Certifications required by New Jersey state regulations
• Excellent command of the English language (written, read and spoken), excellent interpersonal skills and knowledge of all governmental regulations relating to the social services department
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and makes decisions as necessary
• Ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public

About Us Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.

At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take.

Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits.

Join our team and help make a difference! Benefits For Full Time Employees Benefits / Perks : Tuition Assistance Program Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days / Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays) Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care) 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time) Overview The Social Worker provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops to young adults and assists in implementing other aspects of the program.

He / she also Engages in extensive, collaborative work with Department of Education (DOE) teachers and administrators. Reports To : Program Director, Stevenson High School YABC Location : 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, New York 10473 Hours : 35 Hours / Week;

September to June Monday -Thursday 12 : 30pm-8 : 30pm & Friday 8am-4pm July to August 8am to 4pm Salary : Social Worker - MSW - $55,000 to $62,000 Social Worker - LMSW - $58,000 to $69,227 Major Duties : Provide counseling, assessment, case management, academic planning, and attendance outreach for up to 40 or more students.

Provide Post-secondary support to our YABC students, such as college and or career planning Develop group workshops that support and enhance students’ skill development and help build on youth competencies and reachable goals.

Perform family interventions to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth.

Develop and maintain a resource directory for student referrals Refer youth and families to appropriate resources both within the Good Shepherd Program Network and other community organizations as appropriate.

In conjunction with GSS team and school, develop special in-school activities and events. Participate in staff / team meetings.

Provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and maintain a collaborative relationship with DOE staff.

Generate data required for statistical reporting and ensure that appropriate paperwork / database entry is completed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications : MSW Required Bilingual English / Spanish preferred. Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required.

Prior experience in a school setting preferred. Ability to implement best practices to achieve desirable outcomes. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and / or youth development perspective.

Additional Information Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity.

We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations.

These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.