We are immediately hiring in Rochester, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY Kessler Center for an exciting career as a School Social Worker.

Compensation: 60,420.00-63,420.00

Position Summary:

The School Social Worker will provide client counseling, complete social service assessments, and treatment plan maintenance. Provide a range of education and planning for clients, families and staff.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate as a member of the admissions team. Complete social service assessments. Participate in the development and maintenance of the master problem list and social work treatment plans and identify appropriate short- and long-term social service goals for clients. Participate in developing and carrying out behavior management programs as indicated. Provide social work assessment, counseling, and referral as defined in the client's treatment plan. Update the master treatment plan based on the changes to the master problem list and social work treatment plans (not required for Social Worker -- Outreach). Assist client, family, and team with discharge and long-term planning. Participate and provide recommendations in all relevant interdisciplinary team conferences. Educate team members about specific psychosocial issues that may be impacting on client's treatment plan. Establish rapport with families and caregiver support systems with client consent and facilitate family meetings as needed. Support/educate clients to relevant social, economic, and mental health concerns to maximize independent living in individual and group settings. Facilitate appropriate educational groups. Carry on a positive working relationship with both inter- and intra-Agency sources. Maintain professional ethics and adhere to the NASW code of ethics. Maintain documentation as defined in Agency's Policy Manual and as required by funding sources. Continue to develop professional skills by attending in-services and conferences.

Experience and Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work. Two (2) years' experience providing social work services to the respective community. Demonstrate a genuine interest in working with the clients through their rehabilitative and psychosocial treatment process. Possess ability to function as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Valid LCSW or LMSW license preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer