What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family & School Engagement Social Worker position at Racker?
Overview
Family & School Engagement Social Worker
(Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW)
Partnering with Families. Empowering Students. Supporting Schools.
Are you a passionate, relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives?
Are you?
Why Join Us?
✔ Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work
✔ School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off)
✔ Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team
✔ Professional development funding & paid training time
✔ Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe
Possibilities Program | Racker | TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time | 10.5-Month School-Year Position| Anticipated start date: August 15th, 2026
Schedule & Compensation
The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges.
Our Work Is Rooted In
Responsibilities
Family & Student Support
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work Strong understanding of:
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Family & School Engagement Social Worker
(Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW)
Partnering with Families. Empowering Students. Supporting Schools.
Are you a passionate, relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives?
Are you?
- Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach
- Adaptable, creative, organized and solution-oriented
- Comfortable working in both home and school environments
- Skilled at balancing independence with teamwork
Why Join Us?
✔ Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work
✔ School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off)
✔ Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team
✔ Professional development funding & paid training time
✔ Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe
Possibilities Program | Racker | TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time | 10.5-Month School-Year Position| Anticipated start date: August 15th, 2026
Schedule & Compensation
- 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday
- 10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!)
- Salary: $45,000 – $55,000* , based on experience and education
- Milage Reimbursement
- *please note 12 month salary equivalent is ($50,870-$62,174)
The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges.
Our Work Is Rooted In
- Strength-based practice
- Trauma-informed care
- Culturally responsive approaches
- Collaborative problem-solving
Responsibilities
Family & Student Support
- Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support
- Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments
- Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools
- Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management
- Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success
- Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams
- Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations
- Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings
- Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed
- Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support
- Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)
- Participate in team meetings and student planning
- Maintain timely documentation and database entry
- Participate in supervision and team collaboration
- Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed
Qualifications
- Trauma-informed care
- Family systems
- Culturally responsive practices
- Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)
- LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)
- Experience in school settings or educational environments
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000