Social Worker

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

School Social Worker – Great Benefits, Rewarding Career, Sign-on Bonus

The Introduction:

Come work as a School Social Worker at an NJDOE-approved private school, part of a non-profit agency that offers exceptional benefits with opportunities to grow and learn alongside accomplished educators and leaders. We offer paid school vacation time, personal days, and much more.

About Us:

Lehmann School is a private school located in Lakewood, NJ that serves students with multiple disabilities. Students in our program participate in daily educational and therapeutic activities designed to meet their needs and support their growth.

LADACIN (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) has been serving the community for more than 75 years and is a non-profit agency whose mission is to provide a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services, to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.

• We provide an exceptionally high level of service for our clients.
• We have a very well-respected staff.
• We believe in a work-life balance.

The Position:

The School Social Worker supports students and families throughout the educational process. Responsibilities include case management, participation in intake and assessment, IEP development, counseling, and coordination of home–school–community communication. Additional duties include providing resources to families, preparing written reports, overseeing social work students, and collaborating with transdisciplinary team members. This position may involve moderate to strenuous activity including lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and stooping.

Qualifications required:

Master’s Degree in Social Work; NJ Department of Education certification as a School Social Worker; previous experience working with individuals with multiple or physical disabilities preferred; strong human relations and communication skills; ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, school staff, students, parents, and community members; must pass a criminal background check, meet Department of Education clearance requirements, and have a current negative Mantoux test.

The Location:

LADACIN is based in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Our locations are surrounded by beautiful natural settings. This position is located in Ocean County.

Why Should You Apply?

Top benefits.

Excellent growth opportunities.

5-day work week.