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About the Role
The School Social Worker provides a range of services to support students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. This includes counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, and connecting families with community resources. The School Social Worker collaborates with teachers, administrators, parents, and external agencies to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions with 30-40 students per social worker
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to improve students’ social and academic functioning
- Assist students in developing coping strategies and problem-solving skills
- Implement and track behavioral interventions for students
- Document and update IEP and 504 plans for mandated sessions
- Respond to crises involving students, such as incidents of violence, abuse, or mental health emergencies
- Handle crisis response and suicidal ideations, including assessment, documentation, and reporting
- Conduct CPS reporting and assist staff in the reporting process
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation for IEP/504 students
- Participate in IEP and 504 meetings and provide necessary input for student plans
- Bridge the gap between community resources and family needs
- Connect families with community resources and services, including mental health care, housing assistance, and financial support
- Track data related to clinical treatment plans, interventions, and outcomes
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and services provided
- Perform Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) to identify student needs
- Prepare and submit reports for DASA, McKinney-Vento, and other required documentation
- Participate in grand rounds and monthly team meetings to discuss student progress and coordinate services
- Provide individual and group supervision for MSW students and interns
- Facilitate and participate in parent meetings to discuss student progress and needs
- Collaborate with parents to develop and implement support plans for their children
Requirements
- Licensed Master of Social Work (MSW) under OMH state regulation
- Able to provide supervision
- School Social Worker Certified
- Trained in Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), evidence-based practices, and clinical theories applied to sessions and classrooms
- Well-versed in handling crisis response and suicidal ideations
Skills
- Clinical assessments
- Interventions
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Crisis management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Handling confidential information with discretion
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- 10 months
Education Level
- Licensed Master of Social Work (MSW)
- School Social Worker Certified
Salary/Compensations
- $49,000.00 - $62,500.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
About the Company
- BuffSci - Huber Hall (MS II)