Virtual School Social Worker - New York

Parallel•New York, NY

5d•Remote

About The Position

Parallel is seeking a New York Licensed School Social Worker for a fully remote, full-time position. This role involves providing individual social work services to students in grades K-6 within a Pre-K-6 school. The social worker will help students develop essential skills such as coping, social interaction, problem-solving, and executive functioning. The position requires approximately two consistent weekdays per week, with flexibility in scheduling around other service providers. Responsibilities include conducting 30-minute individual sessions, consulting with teachers and staff, collaborating with families and IEP teams, and completing necessary documentation.

Requirements

Active Clinical Social Worker license (LCSW).
Valid New York license or certification for school social work practice.
Minimum of one year of full-time, on-site school social work experience, excluding internships.
Experience providing counseling, social-emotional support, and behavioral interventions in a school setting.
Experience collaborating with IEP teams and supporting measurable student goals.
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Access to a private workspace, reliable computer, webcam, and high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

Provide individual social work services according to each student’s IEP.
Support approximately 11 students, currently in grades K–6, within a Pre-K–6 school.
Help students build coping skills, social skills, peer interaction, social problem-solving, and executive functioning skills.
Provide 30-minute individual sessions.
Schedule consultation time with teachers and school staff.
Collaborate with families, educators, IEP teams, and related service providers.
Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service logs.