School Social Worker

ATC Healthcare Services LLC of Nassau County is seeking a compassionate caring and dedicated School Social Worker to serve the staffing needs of our schools. ATC Nassau County has an IMMEDIATE NEED for a School Social Worker in Lawrence NY 11516.

ATC Nassau County seeks a licensed and certified School Social Worker who will provide services related to a students social emotional and life adjustment to school and community. The School Social Worker is the link between the home school and community and will provide direct as well as indirect services to students families and school personnel to promote and support students academic and social success.

If your main goal is to help students overcome obstacles and succeed in life and school this is the position for you!

For the love of children advance your career with ATC!

RANGE: $48-$50/hr.

SHIFT: 8am-4pm

AVAIL: MON-FRI

LOCATION: Lawrence NY 11516

Benefits

• Daily/Weekly payroll
• Direct deposit
• Competitive pay rates
• Health Insurance (medical dental vision)
• Multiple schedules and locations to choose from
• Great Supportive Team
• Great Corporate Culture
• Entrepreneurial Environment
• Employee Recognition we appreciate you!
• Referral Program

School Social Worker will be responsible for:

• Providing crisis intervention
• Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management
• Assessing students with mental health concerns
• Helping the student develop appropriate social interaction skills.
• Assisting the student in understanding and accepting self and others
• Working with parents to facilitate their support in their childrens school adjustment.
• Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.
• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
• Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural societaleconomic familial health etc.) affecting a students performance and behavior.
• Assisting teachers with behavior management.
• Maintaining accurate case files and reports to track students issues and progress.
• Creating a plan to help students function in a school environment.
• Working to find the best solution for each student and situation.

School Social Worker Qualifications:

• Active NYS Masters in Social Work license (LMSW)
• NYS School Social Worker certification - certified by the Office of Teaching (OT)
• 1-2 years of experience providing the skills and knowledge necessary
• Resume submissions and in-person interviews are required.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds ages and personalities.
• Great listener and able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism.
• A desire to work with children.
• Must have compassion and an approachable personality.
• Must be able to handle stressful situations.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• A Great Team Player

ATC Healthcare Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law

Required Experience:

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