Job Information
Elmcrest Children's Center Social Worker in East Syracuse, New York
Social Worker
Job Details
Level
Undisclosed
Job Location
ESM Park Hill School East Syracuse - East Syracuse, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Master's Degree
Salary Range
$49,000.00 - $51,379.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Education
Description
The Social Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides special education services to preschoolers with disabilities. This person has the responsibility of functioning as a liaison between home, school and the community, to support the optimal functioning of children in the program. The social worker provides information and support to families and school staff, as well as providing counseling or parent education services as identified on individualized education programs (IEPs), in accordance with New York State regulations. The social worker also works as an advocate for families and children and connects families to resources in the community.
Responsibilities:
Develop professional, positive, and productive relationships with children, families, agency staff, visitors, outside agencies, and the general public
Express a supportive and caring demeanor to relate sensitively to children, families, teaching staff, and multidisciplinary providers
Coordinate intake for the program and facilitate the enrollment process with families, including managing referrals, providing tours of the program, and assisting families with completing enrollment paperwork
Provide case management services to families to provide information and to connect families to community resources
Participate in team meetings concerning diagnostic and treatment needs of specific children
Act as a consultant for teachers and support staff regarding behavioral interventions, child or family health/mental health concerns, family dynamics, community supports and resources, or other issues that arise and are under the purview of social work
Identify families in need of support with the holidays, and assist them with referrals to community agencies and/or Elmcrest holiday resources
Collaborate with team members and community service providers to provide continuum of care
Provide individual counseling for children or parent training/education services to families according to student IEPs
Maintain contemporaneous session notes for all therapy sessions provided in accordance with student IEPs, per the guidance of the New York State Preschool/School Supportive Health Services Program (SSHSP)
Review IEPs for all children on the caseload, and provide written updates for regular progress reporting and for annual reviews
Support families with understanding CPSE and CSE information/processes, as well as with the transition from preschool to kindergarten
Attend CPSE and/or CSE meetings to help determine appropriate programming for children
Provide regular feedback, information, and crisis intervention support for parents as needed
Coordinate visits with families at their homes and/or at community locations for program enrollment and additional needs as they arise
Offer parent workshops/parent groups to address topics of need or interest for families
Attend training/conferences for professional development and to meet continuing education requirements for licensure
Follow all State Education regulations and Elmcrest program policies and procedures, as well as ESM School District policies and procedures
Adhere to all scope of practice standards pertaining to the field of Social Work in New York State
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Early Education Program Administrator
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required
New York State Department of Education licensure preferred: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Experience with young children
Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, behavioral disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory integration, and developmental issues
Knowledge of child development
An ability to work independently
Team player able to work in a collaborative teaming environment
Driving license and vehicle to use for transportation to homes and community settings
Essential Job Qualifications:
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance
Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion
Ability to walk up and down stairs up to several times per day