School Social Worker

POSITION: School Social Worker (FT, 10-month) ASSIGNMENT: Human Support Services – Student Assistance Services SITE/BUILDING: Edward J. Milliken Technical Center, Oakdale, NY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide school-based substance use prevention, early intervention, and counseling services consistent with program and district goals Deliver universal, evidence-based prevention and counseling curricula to students in classroom and groups settings Integrate social-emotional learning, mindfulness, stress management, and self-regulation strategies into prevention and counseling services Conduct parent/family education and outreach to strengthen connections between school, home and community Collaborate with school personnel and community partners to identify student needs and connect students and families with appropriate resources and supports Support implementation of the New York State Mental Health Education Initiative and related school-based mental health education requirements Deliver services/trainings using Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Educational Practices (CR-SE) framework Maintain appropriate program documentation and participate in professional development, supervision, and program evaluation activities as required START DATE: As soon as possible MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $69,427.00 Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At ESBOCES, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. All individuals, including a pplicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. NYS School Social Worker Certification Knowledge and experience in substance use prevention, early intervention, and counseling Experience providing individual and group counseling to school-age students Knowledge of and experience implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) and programming Strong understanding of culturally responsive practices and the social-emotional needs of diverse student populations Bilingual preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr