Middle and High School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Collier Middle and High School seeks a School Social Worker to join our team in Wickatunk, NJ. Must have a School Social Worker Certification.

Responsibilities:

• Case management
• Participation in IEP and other meetings
• Facilitate support groups
• Link students and their families with community resources, as needed
• Attend staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, back-to-school night, and other school functions and events
• Work closely with school districts' child study team
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to assist with social-emotional and behavioral need
• Comply with IEP rules and regulations
• Develop intervention plans for student
• Work closely with teachers and administration on methods to enhance students' abilities

Qualifications:

• Must have an LCSW (required)
• Must have a School Social Worker certification (required)
• Experience working with at-risk youth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Hours: 8:00-3:30 – Monday-Friday from September to June following the school calendar.

Salary Rate: $55,000 - $60,000

Collier Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, carrier status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Collier Youth Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR View phone number on click.appcast.io).

Since 1927, Collier Youth Services has been devoted to the mission of serving at-risk and PROMISING children, youth, and families. Our programs have developed over the years in response to the changing needs of the young people and families we serve. Today, Collier Youth Services is a non-profit that addresses the therapeutic and social issues of our youngsters through educational, residential, and recreational programs of the highest quality. Using a holistic approach, Collier provides at-risk youth support and care. While our services continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: our commitment to nurturing the potential of each person and honoring their individual worth.