Family & School-Engagement Social Worker

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? 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 The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join our innovative, student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families. 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 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) About the Program 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 School Collaboration 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 Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week) 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 Professional Responsibilities Maintain timely documentation and database entry Participate in supervision and team collaboration Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed Qualifications Qualifications Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health field Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work Strong understanding of: 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) Preferred Qualifications

LMSW/LCSW

(or eligibile) Experience in school settings or educational environments Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply Keywords (for visibility)Social Worker, School Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Family Support, Case Manager, Youth Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Community Social Worker, LMSW, LCSW Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong."