What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker- maternity leave coverage position at Garfield Park Academy?
Garfield Park Academy is a New Jersey state-approved private special education school located in Willingboro, NJ. The school serves students in grades K-12 who have experienced learning, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Garfield Park Academy is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment that fosters academic, social, and personal growth. The school utilizes individualized approaches to meet the unique needs of each student, helping them achieve success.
This is a full-time on-site position in Willingboro, NJ, for a School Social Worker to cover a maternity leave. The School Social Worker will provide counseling and support services for students, manage social-emotional learning initiatives, and collaborate with teaching staff and families to promote student success. The role includes providing crisis intervention, conducting assessments, and developing individualized support plans to address students' emotional and behavioral needs.
- Expertise in counseling and emotional support, with experience in providing crisis intervention and facilitating individual and group sessions
- Proficiency in case management, including conducting assessments and coordinating individualized support plans
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with teaching staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of special education, including familiarity with learning, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges
- Licensure or certification in School Social Work or related field (LCSW or equivalent preferred)
- Master's degree in Social Work or related discipline
- Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or therapeutic setting