Social Worker

Job Title: Social Worker Employment Type: Contract Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week Work site: 100% Onsite Location: Maywood Academy, 925A Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205 Job Duration: 9 Months Closing: 10/14/2025.
#CB JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to: Counseling: Methods and settings are largely up to the Social Worker's professional discretion and may be based on school principal's request and/or approval.
This may include working in a classroom to do a class wide lesson on a certain topic; individual counseling services; group counseling services; consulting with the students' families and community providers.
The Social Worker will not provide home visits or other services outside of the school setting.
IEP writing: Social Workers need to write certain sections of the IEP and draft a measurable goal.
BOCES school staff can provide support with IEP writing.
Crisis intervention: Social workers may need to conduct a suicide or threat assessment.
BOCES will provide training on specific instruments to be used for these purposes in the coming months GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must hold a valid NYS School Social Worker certificate.
LCSW certification is preferred.
Candidate must possess strong clinical experience with youth and families.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language is a plus.
Candidate must be child-centered, and trauma informed.
Candidates must have the ability to be empathic to students.
Candidates must exhibit flexibility and understanding of students with diverse backgrounds and trauma driving behavior.
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INFORMATION: Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Transportation Options: It should be noted that our locations are not easily accessible via public transportation.
Candidates with their own reliable means of transportation are strongly preferred.
There is potential for a candidate to be assigned to more than one location.
If travel between schools is required as part of the workday, the candidate's mileage will be reimbursed at current IRS rates.
Free parking facility available at the job location.
Interview will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
Training: Training will be provided.
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