Elementary School Social Workers

The Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District has an opening for an Elementary School Social Worker. The successful candidate will need to:

• Connecting students and families with school and community-based resources;
• Identify and promote internal use of community-based services directly and in a consultation role;
• Providing case management for students and families requiring multiple resources;
• Providing school-based counseling per IEP, 504 or student support plan;
• Promote social-emotional well-being of students in classrooms, lunch groups, restorative practices, etc.;
• Support the implementation of functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plans in collaboration with other mental health professionals;
• Respond as needed in crisis situations;
• Participate in IEP, 504 meetings, building team meetings;
• Serve as member of Pupil Support Office Team;
• Utilize data to monitor attendance, behavior, academics and collaborate with building team, families and students on appropriate interventions to ensure students remain on-track;
• Lead attendance monitoring, reporting, and outreach efforts;
• Collaborate with school counselors on fostering community partnerships in the region for career exploration.

• School Social Worker Certification required, MSW or CSW preferred
• Workshops – Child Abuse Identification (Second Update), School Violence Intervention and Prevention, Dignity for All Students Act
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Experience or familiarity with DSM V and Medicaid Billing
• Experience or familiarity with focused, research-based therapies and behavioral supports