Social Worker

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing a vital link among the school, home and community. Provide direct and indirect services to students and their families including casework, group work and classroom presentations. Provides crisis intervention and consultation and makes referrals to community agencies. Contributes to the assessment process for students and consults with teachers and administrators.

EDUCATION: Master’s degree in social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education Active certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of New Hampshire.

EXPERIENCE: Two years related experience working with children with significant and multiple disabilities and their families in applied settings developing and implementing behavioral interventions and therapeutic treatments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Free of restrictions that would limit the use of the hands as it relates to computer operation, with or without reasonable accommodation and or mechanical devices, and the ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry fifty (50) pounds, and accomplish physical management of students consistent with CPI training. Includes some local travel.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid driver's license, Obtain and maintain certification in First Aid, CPR. Participate in professional development as determined by supervisor. Have or obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Participates in activities of personnel engaged in providing behavioral services to students; develops psychological and behavioral treatment programs that meet standards of accreditation. Assists with utilization of staff with regard to behavioral needs of students; and provides intervention to students as necessary.

2. Obtains assistance for client by referring him/her to community resources, arranging for appointments and establishing rapport with other agencies.

3. Reviews reports, case management discussion, and procedural guidelines to assess need for behavioral services. Interviews and/or observes new and existing students that present difficult and complex behavior problems and assesses their behavioral treatment needs. Meets with families, caretakers, and sending district staff upon referral, for ongoing treatment, and student transition back to their sending district.

4. Within the bounds of certification / licensure, conducts testing and evaluation of students and re-evaluation of present students in behavioral, emotional, adaptive domains. Collaborates with parents, districts, and professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation, treatment, and goals and objectives to be included in IEP and Treatment Plans. Collaborates with primary care physicians and other related clinicians treating students outside of the school setting.

5. Participates in staff conferences to evaluate and plan treatment programs.

6. Provides training programs for all staff, as appropriate. Ensures that restraint procedures utilized by staff are consistent with best practice and safe management strategies.

7. Participates in clinical and educational research by data collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical data. Assists in the determination of guidelines for the collection of clinical data for monitoring and research.

8. Completes and submits required documentation for each individual assigned.

9. Communicates any educational, behavioral, or family concerns to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.

10. Keeps abreast of developments and research in the field of social work and behavior and shares with colleagues.

11. Attends monthly staff meetings and staff training sessions / days.

12. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director.

SUPERVISOR: Executive Director/Director of Related Services

WORK SCHEDULE: Compensation is based on 7 hours per day, 207 days per year.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Clinical Social Worker license with the State of NH (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000