What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Capital District Beginnings?
Come join our caring team of professionals in a supportive, fun, play-based classroom environment.
Capital District Beginnings is an educational Agency providing services for pre-school children with special needs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environment.
Beginnings is currently seeking a full time (37.50 hours per week) Licensed Social Worker to join our growing community of professionals in the Capital Region.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide individual and small group counseling (within or outside the classroom setting)
- Develop and implement goals on Individual Education Plan (IEP)
- Work on improving cooperative play and coping skills
- Document by assembling a social history, utilizing parent input and knowledge of students and evaluations.
- Administer appropriate assessment to determine baseline function, collect data, and monitor student progress.
- Help to support a child in crisis using trauma-informed practices
- Support classroom behavioral strategies during sessions
- Parent support , i.e. meet with parents/caregivers on the phone, at home or at school to discuss early childhood development, behavioral management strategies and brainstorm together on ways to support health and well-being.
- Provide ‘support to school personnel’- consult with Special Education team on a monthly basis to support the child in the classroom
- Maintenance of appropriate social work Licenses, Registrations, Certifications
This position offers the following benefits:
- Access to Beginnings health, dental and vision insurance
- Agency paid benefits including group life insurance, short term and long term disability
- Eligibility to participate in Beginnings 401k retirement plan
- School breaks and holidays
- Opportunity to participate in Agency organized professional development and trans-disciplinary teams
- Professional development reimbursement
- Beginnings is family orientated and focuses on work-life balance.
Requirements:
- NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree (preferred)
This position is eligible for benefits, paid time off, retirement and follows our school calendar. The interview process will begin immediately. Please submit your resume in response to the attached ad.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $25
