SOCIAL WORKER

Pay Rate: $48,000-$65,000 per year

Pay within this range is based on experience and education

DEI Values Statement:

Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Professionalism:

• Demonstrates sensitivity and cultural diversity of others.
• Displays personal behavior and standards that align with our Agency values when working with students, parents, districts, and Agency personnel.
• Aligns all actions and behaviors with the Agency’s DEI values statement and beliefs.
• Models and promotes awareness and understanding of various cultures, backgrounds, experiences, orientations, and religion.
• Fully engages in essential responsibilities of the position, necessary training, and required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Follows and implements all Agency policies, procedures and/or processes.
• Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community including but not limited to appropriate vocabulary and the clear use of visuals.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, districts, and Agency personnel.

Job Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation to teacher and other Agency staff acting as a liaison with families.
• Maintains appropriate, current and accurate social work files, central files and other reports as necessary for case management services for assigned caseload.
• Provides advocacy and case management for families to ensure availability and use of Agency or other community services as needed.
• Provides indirect and/or direct counseling services to families and students. It may include direct IEP mandated counseling to students.
• Coordinates evaluations of students on caseload, and chairs staff sharing recommendations with parents, ensuring final treatment plans are implemented.
• Participates in weekly Social Work coverage, including other colleague’s caseloads and transportation issues, which may result in extended hours.
• May be required to transport students and/or families when deemed necessary by the Social Work Supervisor/Manager.
• Understands the medical, psycho-social, educational characteristics and needs of the population served by the Agency.
• Available for various discipline related meetings and in-service sessions deemed necessary by the Social Work Supervisor/Manager.
• Provides supervision and didactic services for area college students interested in pursuing a social work career and when deemed necessary by the Social Work Supervisor/Manager.
• Participates in Agency functions and various community meetings as requested.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree (MSW) in Social Work required, a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related experience preferably in school type setting.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to complete certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and any other mandated State and/or Agency trainings.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Prefer the individual possesses or is in active pursuit of a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) license from the State Education Department. Must have a valid NYS driver's license with an acceptable driving record according to Mary Cariola Agency guidelines.