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Patchogue-Medford School District

UPK Social Worker

Career Insights for Family / School / General Social Worker

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What they do

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.

$71,203 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide push-in whole class social/emotional instruction. Communicate information to students, parents, staff, community members; providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information. Counsels students, staff, parents/legal guardians for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems, resolving conflicts, referral to appropriate professionals and enhancing probability of student success in school. Well-versed in crises intervention and de-escalation strategies. Knowledge in data collection strategies to support social/emotional wellness and behavioral growth. Other assignments as directed by supervisors.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
All costs associated with these employment requirements are the responsibility of the employee: Fingerprint clearance from the NY State Department of Education (NYSED) Drug Screening Physical Examination Patchogue-Medford Schools is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
Must possess or be eligible for New York State Certification as a School Social Worker Bilingual candidates preferred
COMMENTS
Must be creative and passionate instructional leader who possesses the ability to motivate students to strive for academic excellence. Successful candidates will work in a fast paced, challenging environment that is dedicated to academic and social success for all students. Collaborative team players that have the desire to become part of a dynamic team are encouraged to apply.