GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Residential Social Worker, under general supervision of the Program Director, will develop and nurture therapeutic relationship with students and their families; deliver all mandated counseling services as described by a student’s Individualized Education Plan; deliver program driven related services; maintain appropriate communication with parent/legal guardian; evaluate and report information appropriate to treatment plan development and maintenance; where appropriate, participate in linkages between the residence and outside social services; where appropriate, coordinate, secure, evaluate, and report applicable social service information; develops, supports, and maintains linkages between the residence and outside social services.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide all required student counseling mandates as indicated on each child's IEP.
• Maintain all necessary related service counseling attendance cards and log notes as required to meet Medicaid reporting mandates.
• Maintain compliance with social service requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services (case notes, service plans, family contacts, etc.).
• Make phone contact with parent/legal guardians when appropriate to therapeutic relationship and professional responsibilities.
• Participate in referral & support services for students and families where appropriate.
• Maintain contact with outside social service agencies and mental health professionals.
• Insure that the school's policies and procedures regarding Child Abuse and Neglect are understood and implemented on behalf of all students at Martin De Porres.
• Provide input on monitoring students taking psychotropic medication.
• · Provide feedback to Consulting Psychiatrist for students taking psychotropic medication.
• Provide staff with ongoing consultation around relevant group and individual behavioral management needs, medication, relevant personal, psychological, and family data that affects school/residential functioning.
• Provide administrative staff with consultation around relevant system-wide issues in the school and community/family milieu of the students.
• · Provide updated social histories as required.
• Generate Behavioral Intervention Plans and Functional Behavioral Analysis Reports as required.
• Provide annual progress reports and recommendations to the Committee on Special Education.
• Attend IEP annual review conferences as determined by the Supervising Social Worker in consultation with the Director of Education.
• Provide administrative support and presence when a student requires emergency assistance (hospital, police, medical support).
• Provide contact with a student's family as often as required to insure a defined treatment plan is in place for each student.
• Insure that Transitional Supports are in place when a student leaves the Martin De Porres Residential School.
• Assist with the Intake Screening process for new students.
• Provide parent support as determined by the School Principal and at a location mutually agreeable to all parties.
• And all other duties as assigned by the Martin De Porres School Administration.

SUPERVISES:

• Social Work Interns

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker preferred
• Experience as a school social worker or as a social worker in a non-school setting preferred.
• Clinical experience preferred.
• Willingness to work with special needs students with challenging, sometimes aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to work effectively with the parents / guardians of special needs students
• Ability to effectively advocate for students in your care
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff
• Willingness to serve students beyond the confines of a regular work day
• Willingness to visits parents / guardians beyond the geography of the residence
• Ability to maintain appropriate communication through phone contacts with parents.
• Willingness to participate in Medical visits.
• Ability to develop and coordinate referral & support services for students and families.
• Ability to process intake paperwork.
• Ability to gather and maintain pertinent family and student information.
• Ability to develop and maintain case records.
• Willingness to participate in direct student milieu treatment.
• Ability to develop relationships with students, families, staff, and outside social service personnel.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability.
• Driver’s license preferred.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position, activities, and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: In person