Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Helen Keller Services•Islandia, NY

13h•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Helen Keller Services for the Blind is expanding its Children's Learning Center to two new Long Island locations in Nassau and Suffolk County. These facilities will serve preschool children who are blind or have low vision, as well as those with multiple disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, or pervasive developmental delays. This expansion demonstrates HKSB’s commitment to providing high-quality early education and support services to Long Island families. Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or have combined hearing and vision loss since 1893. HKS operates in the New York City/Long Island area from its headquarters in Brooklyn and the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults in Sands Point, New York, with a network of regional offices across the United States.

Requirements

Current New York State licensure/registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Master’s degree in social work
2 years’ experience in a pediatric or school setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Provide direct clinical and family support services within a 4410 preschool special education program serving children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
Counseling, family engagement, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
Ensure student and family needs are addressed in alignment with IEP goals and regulatory requirements.
Plan and conduct Children’s Learning Center IEP Assessments.
Assess families’ strengths and challenges during the Family Social History interview/evaluation report process and identify the need for further support from within the school and from outside social service agencies.
Represent the CLC with other social services agencies and local Nassau County school districts where appropriate.
Understand and execute a formal case review of the student’s history, including educational, rehabilitation, and medical information.
Gain an understanding of the child’s present functioning level through dialogue with parents and school district administrators to determine appropriate classroom placement and need for supports.
Assess the student’s present level of functioning in cognitive, and social/emotional areas related to their education.
Explain, demonstrate, provide instruction, and reinforce all areas of the Nassau County districts placement and intake process in collaboration with the School Principal.
Help families locate resources such as housing, medical insurance, Medicaid, and other appropriate social supports.
Support and represent the Children’s Learning Center at student IEP and “Turning 5” meetings to help determine appropriate placement when a student enters Kindergarten.
Respect the rights of each student’s family to participate in decisions regarding their assessment and instructional program.
Effectively monitor the development of each student’s skills, assess risk during assessment and instructional activities, and protect the best interest of each student by intervening as appropriate to ensure consumer safety.
Facilitate each student’s independence and problem-solving across all five domains (fine & gross motor, speech/language, cognitive, and social emotional skills).
Communicate and share relevant information with families using school platforms, email, and phone.
Maintain New York State certification by performing essential social work responsibilities and remaining current with social work research via continuing education opportunities.
Keep notes of every student for assessment and instruction detailing the objective, details of class, and next steps to achieve.
Compose and submit all Children’s Learning Center’s social histories.
Participate and contribute in monthly teacher meetings and all full staff meetings.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and contribute to the upkeep of personal and shared work space.