Family & School-Engagement Social Worker

Racker • Town of Ithaca, NY

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join an innovative, student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families. It is a hybrid, full-time, 10.5-month school-year position with a school calendar schedule. The program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts, providing short-term (3–4 months), high-impact support for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges. The work is rooted in strength-based practice, trauma-informed care, culturally responsive approaches, and collaborative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field
• Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work
• Strong understanding of: Trauma-informed care
• Strong understanding of: Family systems
• Strong understanding of: Culturally responsive practices
• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)

Nice To Haves

• LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)
• Experience in school settings or educational environments
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support
• Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments
• Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools
• Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management
• Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success
• Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams
• Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations
• Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings
• Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed
• Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support
• Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)
• Participate in team meetings and student planning
• Maintain timely documentation and database entry
• Participate in supervision and team collaboration
• Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed

Benefits

• Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work
• School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off)
• Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team
• Professional development funding & paid training time
• Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe
• Milage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees