School Social Worker

Job Title: School Social Worker

Location: Schenectady, NY, US

Job Summary

The School Social Worker supports students' social, emotional, and behavioral development to enhance academic success. This role involves providing counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborating with families, educators, and external partners to remove barriers to learning and promote student well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Student & Family Support:

• Provide individual and group counseling to students
• Conduct social history evaluations and maintain updates
• Deliver crisis intervention and de-escalation support
• Partner with families to support student success
• Connect families with community resources and provide education
  
  

School Collaboration

• Work closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans and tiered supports
• Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
• Collaborate with external providers and community organizations
  
  

Professional Practice

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation
• Participate in professional development and team collaboration
• Support school-wide initiatives, including data collection and continuous improvement efforts
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Active NYS Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Eligibility for NYS School Social Worker certification
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches (CBT, solution-focused therapy)
• Experience with crisis intervention and behavioral support
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• NYS School Social Worker certification
• LCSW or LCSW-R
• Prior school-based experience
• Experience in charter/public schools or urban communities
• TCIS certification (or trainer certification)
  
  

Core Competencies

• Student-centered counseling and mental health assessment
• Crisis intervention and emotional regulation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Cultural competency and commitment to equity and inclusion
  
  

Work Environment

• School-based setting
• Collaborative team environment with multiple stakeholders
  
  

Additional Notes

• Strong emphasis on supporting diverse and underserved student populations
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success