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Helen Keller Services (HKS)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$69,192 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Helen Keller Services for the Blind is thrilled to announce we will be expanding our Children's Learning Center to two brand-new Long Island locations in Nassau and Suffolk County! These state-of-the-art facilities will serve preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. This expansion reflects HKSBs commitment to ensuring that Long Island families have access to the same high-quality early education and support services that have transformed lives in our Brooklyn Children Learning Center. Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss. HKS serves in the New York City/Long Island area from its new headquarters in dynamic downtown Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults of Sands Point, New York, which has a network of regional offices that extends HKS' reach across the United States. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide direct clinical and family support services within a 4410 preschool special education program serving children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities. This role includes counseling, family engagement, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and ensuring that student and family needs are addressed in alignment with IEP goals and regulatory requirements. This position requires a current New York State
Where appropriate, the School Social Worker will represent the CLC with other social services agencies and local Nassau County school districts.
Understand and execute a formal case review of the students history including educational, rehabilitation and medical information that is available.
Gain an understanding before formal in-person assessment through dialogue with the students parents and school district administrators as to the childs present functioning level to determine appropriate classroom placement and need for supports.
Assess the students present level of functioning in each of the following areas related to their education: CognitiveSocial / Emotional Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker Related ConceptsThe Childrens Learning Centers, School Social Worker will be able to explain, demonstrate, provide instruction and reinforce all areas of the Nassau County districts placement and intake process. This will be done through working collaboratively with the School Principal.
The School Social Worker will help families locate resources, such as housing, medical insurance, Medicaid and other appropriate social supports. Commitment to the Students and their Families The School Social Worker will support represent the Childrens Learning Center at students IEP and Turning 5 meeting to help determine the students appropriate placement when he / she enters Kindergarten.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will respect the rights of each students family to participate in decisions regarding their assessment and instructional program. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will effectively monitor the development of each of his / her students skills, assess risk to the student during all assessment and instructional activities, and protect the best interest of each student via intervening as appropriate to ensure consumer safety.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will facilitate each students independence and problem solving across all five domains, (fine & gross motor, speech / language, cognitive and social emotional skills). Communicate and share relevant information with families using school platforms, email and phone. Commitment to the Profession and HKSBThe Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will maintain their New York State certification by performing the essential social work responsibilities at HKSB and remain current with social work research via continuing education opportunities. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will keep notes of every student for assessment and instruction detailing the objective, details of class, and next steps to achieve. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will compose and submit all Childrens Learning Centers social histories.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will participate and contribute in monthly teacher meetings and all full staff meetings. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will maintain a professional demeanor at all times and contribute to the upkeep of their personal space and shared work space.
Available to commute between the Plainview and Islandia CLC locations as required. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: 403(b)403(b) matchingEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid vacation time Paid personal days Paid sick time Voluntary ancillary insurance plans Helen Keller Services for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer.
LCSW.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and Conduct Childrens Learning Center IEP AssessmentsAssess the families strengths and challenges during the Family Social History interview / evaluation report process and the need for further support from within the school and from outside social service agencies.Where appropriate, the School Social Worker will represent the CLC with other social services agencies and local Nassau County school districts.
Understand and execute a formal case review of the students history including educational, rehabilitation and medical information that is available.
Gain an understanding before formal in-person assessment through dialogue with the students parents and school district administrators as to the childs present functioning level to determine appropriate classroom placement and need for supports.
Assess the students present level of functioning in each of the following areas related to their education: CognitiveSocial / Emotional Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker Related ConceptsThe Childrens Learning Centers, School Social Worker will be able to explain, demonstrate, provide instruction and reinforce all areas of the Nassau County districts placement and intake process. This will be done through working collaboratively with the School Principal.
The School Social Worker will help families locate resources, such as housing, medical insurance, Medicaid and other appropriate social supports. Commitment to the Students and their Families The School Social Worker will support represent the Childrens Learning Center at students IEP and Turning 5 meeting to help determine the students appropriate placement when he / she enters Kindergarten.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will respect the rights of each students family to participate in decisions regarding their assessment and instructional program. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will effectively monitor the development of each of his / her students skills, assess risk to the student during all assessment and instructional activities, and protect the best interest of each student via intervening as appropriate to ensure consumer safety.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will facilitate each students independence and problem solving across all five domains, (fine & gross motor, speech / language, cognitive and social emotional skills). Communicate and share relevant information with families using school platforms, email and phone. Commitment to the Profession and HKSBThe Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will maintain their New York State certification by performing the essential social work responsibilities at HKSB and remain current with social work research via continuing education opportunities. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will keep notes of every student for assessment and instruction detailing the objective, details of class, and next steps to achieve. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will compose and submit all Childrens Learning Centers social histories.
The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will participate and contribute in monthly teacher meetings and all full staff meetings. The Childrens Learning Center School Social Worker will maintain a professional demeanor at all times and contribute to the upkeep of their personal space and shared work space.
REQUIRED
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCECurrent New York State licensure/registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Masters degree in social work and 2 years experience in a pediatric or school setting. Proficient in Microsoft Office SuitePHYSICAL DEMANDS
The social worker must be able to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb stairs, and navigate both indoor and outdoor environments as part of daily operations. Occasional physical assistance of students may be required in emergencies or safety-related situations. The social worker must be able to lift, support, or assist a preschool-aged child (up to approximately 35 pounds) consistent with program needs and safety protocols.Available to commute between the Plainview and Islandia CLC locations as required. At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: 403(b)403(b) matchingEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid vacation time Paid personal days Paid sick time Voluntary ancillary insurance plans Helen Keller Services for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer.