What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER - ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT position at Greater Southern Tier BOCES?
Full-time (1.0 FTE), 7.25-hour day, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position
- Providing Social Work services to one (1) BOCES classrooms located in Diven Elementary school and one (1) BOCES classroom located in Broadway Elementary School. Both classrooms are located in Elmira City School District.
- Assist in promoting a positive environment within the classrooms and program and in promoting positive and cooperative working relationships
- Assist school psychologist with the development of a social history of each student by obtaining information from parents and/or guardians and appropriate agencies
- Evaluate and re-evaluate short-term behavioral and academic objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year
- Provide counseling services to students in BOCES classrooms
- Develop and maintain communication with the students' teachers, school psychologist, parents, school guidance counselors, social workers and other appropriate agencies
- Maintain files on students. Documentation should include time spent and general content of session and progress
- Attend CSE meetings or other student support meetings as needed
- Refer as necessary to Mental Health Services outside the school environment
- Develop solution focused outcomes for social, emotional, behavioral and academic issues as they arise
- Assist with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques as needed
- Carry out all other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Must possess a valid NYS Certification in School Social Worker
- Must also possess Clinical or Master Social Worker License; Clinical Social Worker level is preferred
- Experience with students with special needs preferred
- Must be able to work collaboratively with the classroom/program team
Job Number: 036 SPE24/25
