Job Information
Erie 1 BOCES School Social Worker 0624-0004 in West Seneca, New York
Location: Erie 1 BOCES Special Education Services E1B Education Campus West Seneca, NY
Annual Salary: $46,138 to $53,414 Based on experience and certification $1,750 w/ Masters Degree
Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM
Exceptional package including but not limited to: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES (https://www.e1b.org/en/about-us/employment.aspx#Great-Benefits)
Paid annual Holidays
Generous paid personal/sick time
Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
Medical Insurance waiver allowance
Life insurance at NO cost to you
FSA plan
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
NYS Retirement System
403b AND 457 retirement plans
General Responsibilities:
The School Social Worker serves as a liaison between the home, school and community. The school social worker is responsible for direct casework with parents and children, consulting with school personnel and for being referral source to and liaison with community agencies.
Works closely with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other personnel in making provisions for the optimal education for students
Collect pertinent and appropriate information on the student and his/her home environment. The social worker will observe the student in the classroom when advisable
Interpret the aims, objectives, and procedures of the program and assists in establishing a close cooperative relationship between the home and school
Interprets to the parents their responsibilities for the student's proper development and adjustment to school.
Assists with family problems which may be interfering with the best development of the student
Increases the parents' understanding, their constructive and consistent participation, and recommended their use of appropriate community resources
Carries on case conferences with school personnel to interpret home and community conditions in order that they may be more aware of the student's problems outside of the school, and to establish and plan for their respective roles in the modifications of the pupil's behavior
Becomes familiar with community agencies and recommends to the appropriate office students who should be referred there; then assists in making referrals and follow-ups where advisable
Prepares written and oral presentations as required
Carry on counseling with the individual child to assist in the improvement of personal, social, and emotional maladjustment and to develop an attitude of responsible self-direction in school and community life
Make a final written summary with recommendations upon the closing of each case
Investigate cases of extreme truancy
Assist in the reporting of abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services
Have a good working knowledge of law as it pertains to minors
Other related duties as assigned by the Related Service Administrator
Job Qualifications
Must hold valid New York State Teacher Certification for School Social Worker
Must hold valid NYS license for LCSW or LMSW, LCSW preferred
Experience working in Special Education and/or with at risk children providing counseling
Must be able to work in a school setting providing social emotional support to students and resources to families as needed.
Ability to manage IEP mandated counseling services and participate in Annual Reviews and CSE meetings for students.
Must be able to maintain appropriate documentation and work with members of the education team to ensure the students' needs are met.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
Position Start Date:08/27/2024
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Job Number: 0624-0004