Family & School-Engagement Social Worker
About The Position
The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join their innovative, student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families. The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. They provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges. Their 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, Family systems, 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 (up to 10 hrs./week)
- 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
- Mileage Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
