A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Leave Replacement Social Worker Paterson Public School District 655 SPECIAL
EDUCATION SERVICES
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Paterson Public School District Job Details Job ID:
5908441
Application Deadline:
May 24, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Today Starting Date:
Immediately Job Description Qualifications:
Hold a valid New Jersey School Social Worker certificate Hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no serious violations. Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative. Have experience in teaching and working with children and adolescents. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, community social service resources, and current social work issues. Demonstrate an understanding of current rules and regulations regarding Child Study Team and special education assessment and program requirements. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications. For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page. Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable Pending budget availability All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.
Position Type:
Full-Time Salary:
$64,830 to $107,699
Per Year Job Categories:
Student Services > Social Worker Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kyle Ruppel 90 Delaware Ave Paterson, New Jersey 50220
Phone:
(973)321-1000
Email:
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