Family & School Engagement Social Worker

Overview

Family & School Engagement Social Worker

(Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW)

Partnering with Families. Empowering Students. Supporting Schools.

Are you a passionate, relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives?

Are you?

• Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach

• Adaptable, creative, organized and solution-oriented

• Comfortable working in both home and school environments

• Skilled at balancing independence with teamwork

The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join our innovative, student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families.

Why Join Us?

✔ Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work

✔ School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off)

✔ Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team

✔ Professional development funding & paid training time

✔ Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe

Possibilities Program | Racker | TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time | 10.5-Month School-Year Position| Anticipated start date: August 15th, 2026

Schedule & Compensation

• 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday

• 10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!)

• Salary: $45,000 – $55,000* , based on experience and education

• Milage Reimbursement

• *please note 12 month salary equivalent is ($50,870-$62,174)

About the Program

The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges.

Our work is rooted in:

• Strength-based practice

• Trauma-informed care

• Culturally responsive approaches

• Collaborative problem-solving

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Responsibilities

Family & Student Support

• Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support

• Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments

• Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools

• Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management

• Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success

School Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams

• Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations

• Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings

• Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed

Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week)

• Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support

• Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)

• Participate in team meetings and student planning

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely documentation and database entry

• Participate in supervision and team collaboration

• Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field

• Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work

• Strong understanding of:

• Trauma-informed care

• Family systems

• Culturally responsive practices

• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule

• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation

• Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)

• Experience in school settings or educational environments

• Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Keywords (for visibility)Social Worker, School Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Family Support, Case Manager, Youth Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Community Social Worker, LMSW, LCSW

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

Category Mental Health