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North Hudson Academy lists this 2656-School Social Worker opportunity in mansfield township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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2656-School Social Worker
Full Time Professional Mansfield, NJ, US
2 days ago Requisition ID: 2656
Salary Range: $40.00 To $40.00 Annually
School Social Worker
Full Time/Exempt
Location: Columbus, NJ
Compensation Range: $40.00/per hour
Reports to: Director of Mental Health Services
Position Summary:
The School Social Worker delivers social work counseling and case management services to students with disabilities, collaborating with youth, families, and child study teams to achieve treatment goals. Responsibilities include child study case management, IEP consultation, individual and group counseling related to mental health, functional and coping skills. The School Social Worker must ensure timely documentation and possess knowledge of community-based resources and adhere to relevant policies and procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide IEP mandated counseling to youth and adolescents in the school setting.
Develop and implement individualized, strengths-based service plans as part of the child study team.
Facilitate group counseling sessions, including within self-contained class settings.
Participation in child study team meetings as school social worker.
Provide case management for child study team.
Provide IEP consultation, evaluations, and make referrals to other services.
Prepare social developmental history for evaluation.
Complete and submit records and reports in a timely manner.
Ensure care aligns with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Participate in supervision and professional development.
Maintain regular attendance, submit accurate timesheets, and adhere to company policies.
Perform other assigned duties.
Work in a school-based setting, including classrooms, offices, and occasional home visits.
Essential Physical Demands:
Requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, running, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Involves physical interaction with students exhibiting difficulty controlling behavior.
Team:
This role will be part of the school-based mental health services team, reporting to the Director of Mental Health Services.
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field.
Hold a New Jersey Educational Services Certificate with a School Social Worker Endorsement in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A
Minimum 1 year of experience with youth and adolescents (ages 12-21).
Must be able to physically assist with evacuating children during emergencies
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred: 1 year of experience with developmental disabilities and in a school setting, case management and familiarity with IEPs.
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