Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

School for Achievement

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct intake interviews and participate as a member of the admissions team.
• Write social histories/psychosocial reports as needed for students requiring behavior plans.
• Establish meetings with parents to evaluate the progress of the student. Provide support and evaluate other needs of the family.
• Provide counseling using both individual and group methods for students.
• Provide parent trainings in accordance with the IEP.
• Provide assistance, including care coordination referrals as needed. Make referrals for additional specialized services from outside agencies as needed.
• Conduct annual reviews and update social/developmental histories.
• Conduct assessments on achievement of goals delineated in the IEP and the IEP goals as necessary in preparation for the CSE/CPSE meeting.
• Provide parent training sessions and workshops.
• Act as liaison to child protective services as needed.
• Meet with staff as needed to discuss clinical issues related to the student participating in school services.
• Attend weekly classroom team meetings as a member of the clinical team.
• Maintain statistical records of student caseload.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field. Professionally represent the agency at all times.