Overview

We are seeking adynamic, experienced Possibilities social worker, teacher,or otherinterdisciplinary team memberfor full time 10.5 – month position with summers off.Possibilitiesis an innovative school/home outreach and consultation program that works in partnership with TST BOCES and their component schools. Successful candidate will provide comprehensive student, family and school based support/development and consultation to increase student engagement in public school settings. Position will be based at TST BOCES campus with the ability to setflexible hoursin order to work with families and the option towork remotelywith travel to school and homes. Come join our team!

Racker offers a competitive rate and school program calendar (following TST BOCES school breaks and holidays). Our competitive benefits include health insurance, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid travel and mileage reimbursement, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff 37.5 hours per week.

10 1/2 month salary starting at $46,150-$55,385 depending on education and experience.

Position is also eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!

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Responsibilities

• Provide short-term (3-4 months), intensive case management and short-term counseling to students from participating school districts

• Develop positive and proactive relationships with all team members, families and district staff

• Conduct intake interviews, completing social history with families

• Develop collaborative intervention by setting goals with schools and families

• Complete paperwork in a timely fashion

• Develop and deliver trainings and other professional development as relevant to student intervention

• Conduct observations and strength based recommendations on the individual, classroom or school-wide level

• Facilitate strength based solution-focused meetings to increase student engagement and success in school

• Support district partners as requested during a crisis

• Engage and participate in supervision

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field

• Knowledge of solution focused, culturally responsive and trauma informed practices

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience in school settings preferred

• Experience with meeting facilitation preferred

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca

Category Mental Health

Total Hours 37.5