LTS Mental Health Provider - OWL Middle School JobID: 3164
Position Type:
Mental Health/Related Services
Date Posted:
12/10/2024
Location:
OWL Middle School
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
02/14/2025
WEBSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
We believe the strength of the Webster Central School District is embracing our diverse population. We are dedicated to recruiting and supporting a culturally diverse and inclusive One Webster staff. We strive to empower and inspire our culturally responsive staff and students to bring their unique ideas, experiences and practices to life throughout our district. Webster CSD is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.Open Position Position: LTS Mental Health Provider (Posting number 2425-3164)Location: OWL Middle SchoolDates: ASAP - June 30, 2025Position Summary: Provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. Requirements: An individual filling this position must hold a New York State Certification as a School Social Worker OR School Psychologist.Essential Responsibilities: Evaluation
Provide suicide assessments/evaluation
Complete social histories as part of evaluation team and document attempts to meet with families
Uses assessment skills to determine the needs of students.
Actively participate in various meetings with families, school teams, and multiple agencies as needed
Collaboration/Communication
Collaborate with all school personnel to assess student's social/emotional obstacles to academic success
Consult with therapists, doctors, parents, child protective, law guardians, family court
Collaborate with school teams to develop and monitor Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and behavior plans
Training/Education
Provide classroom discussions and presentations
Serve as a liaison between home and school in providing parent education and counseling, as appropriate.
Student Services
Provide suicide assessments/evaluation
Link students and families with school and community resources
Make home visits as needed
Encourage and support families to effectively participate in their child's education
Help families understand school policies, services, and programs
Provide crisis intervention
Refer Child Protective cases
Make referrals to mental health agencies
Provide Individual and group counseling of students and as indicated on student IEPs
Assist families in meeting the needs of students, e.g. housing, clothing, adaptive equipment, medical services, recreation, child/respite care and other special needs.
Other
District crisis team member
Assist in school-wide attendance initiatives and report on collected data
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including: counseling on an individual, group, or family basis; consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies; and networking with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children; understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes for effective casework practice; understanding of the school social work profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.), ethical issues, professional issues and standards; foundations of school psychology; and the role and function of the school social worker; understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems. Salary: As per current Webster Teachers Contract, education and experience.Perks:
New York State Employee Retirement System (NYSERS) Pension
Longevity payments
Attendance incentives
Health and Dental Benefits
Application Procedure: Go tohttps://www.websterschools.organd click on “Job Postings and Applications” and then enter the posting number in the “Job Search” field.
Correspond With: Mr. David Swinson
Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Human Resources
Webster Central School District
119 South Ave
Webster, NY 14580
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Webster Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, politicalaffiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.
