DDIN0264558-0067
2023-03-20T00:00:00
2023-06-27T00:00:00
School Social Worker's in the Children’s Day Program are creative, energetic, career-oriented teaching professionals who are motivated to educate individuals with developmental disabilities in an ungraded self-contained classroom. School Social Worker's are offered on-going trainings and support provided by board certified behavior analysts and other qualified professionals to enhance and maximize career growth. Our school programs operate on a 12-month calendar. This is a great opportunity to get valuable experience and knowledge working in a classroom and community setting following the principles of applied behavior analysis. See full job description for qualifications and responsibilities.Pay Range: $29.17-$38.75/hourQualifications:Must possess a LMSW (Licensed Masters in Social Work) degree.New York State Certification as a School Social Worker preferred.Experience with students with developmental disabilities, school systems, community resources and entitlements preferred.Knowledge of New York State Education Department regulations pertaining to relevant age level (EI, Preschool, School Age).Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.Responsibilities:Assist with the intake of students and associated paperwork.Write initial and updated social histories for all students as per SED requirements.Provide direct services to students when mandated as an IEP/IFSP related service, as per SED regulations.Provide direct services to students when mandated as an IEP/IFSP related service, as per Medicaid regulations, under the supervision of a LCSW or a Licensed Psychologist.Provide services to and communicate with families (i.e. Support groups, match services to families, parent training, etc.) etc.)Communicate with other team members, school districts and service coordinators as needed.Maintain documentation in a professional, efficient, accountable and confidential manner according to procedures/requirements outlined by the program/supervisor/regulations.Coordinate and participate in activities related to educational planning and program transitions. (EI: Serve as EI Service Coordinator; School Age: Transition across to Adult).Provide information, referral, advocacy and support to staff members and their families.Participate in agency-wide activities (committees, training, supervision of student interns from area colleges and universities) as needed for the purpose of supporting and furthering the Agency mission to provide service to students with developmental disabilities and their families.Essential Physical Demands:Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the children i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.Must be able to lift/move 20 lbs (mats).Must be able to run after student up to 500 feet.Must be able to run to a classroom in need up to 500 feet.Must be able to kneel, twist and bendMust be able to get up and down from floor.
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