Job Information
Greater Southern Tier BOCES SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER in Elmira, New York
Full-time, (1.0) 7-hour day, 10-month, school calendar year position
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention is required for all Special Education positions
Providing Social Work services to Middle School Alternative Education students.
Assist in promoting a positive environment within the classrooms and program and in promoting positive and cooperative working relationships
Assist school psychologist with the development of a social history of each student by obtaining information from parents and/or guardians and appropriate agencies
Evaluate and re-evaluate short term behavioral and academic objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year
Provide counseling services to students in BOCES classrooms
Develop and maintain communication with the students’ teachers, school psychologist, parents, school guidance counselors, social workers and other appropriate agencies
Maintain files on students. Documentation should include time spent and general content of session and progress
Attend CSE meetings or other student support meetings as needed
Refer as necessary to Mental Health Services outside of the school environment
Develop solution focused outcomes for social, emotional, behavioral and academic issues as they arise
Assist with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques as needed
Carry out all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Must possess a valid NYS Certification in School Social Worker. Must also possess a Clinical or Master Social Worker License; Clinical Social Worker level is preferred
Experience with students with special needs preferred
Must be able to work collaboratively with the classroom/program team
SALARY: Per Educational Association contract. Plus comprehensive benefit package
Application Deadline:06/30/2024
Job Number: 83 CTE/ALT24