Family & School-Engagement Social Worker Job at Racker, Ithaca, NY

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  • Racker
  • Ithaca, NY

Job Description

Overview

Family & School-Engagement Social Worker

(Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW)

Partnering with Families. Empowering Students. Supporting Schools.

Are you a passionate relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students lives

Are you

  • Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach
  • Adaptable creative organized and solution-oriented
  • Comfortable working in both home and school environments
  • Skilled at balancing independence with teamwork

The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join our innovative student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work family engagement and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families.

Why Join Us

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

Opportunity to make real visible impact in a short timeframe

Possibilities Program Racker TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time 10.5-Month School-Year Position

Schedule & Compensation

  • 37.5 hours/week MondayFriday
  • 10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!)
  • Salary: $45000 $55000* based on experience and education
  • Milage Reimbursement
  • *please note 12 month salary equivalent is ($50870-$62174)

About the Program

The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term high-impact support (34 months) for K12 students and families navigating social emotional and school-related challenges.

Our work is rooted in:

  • Strength-based practice
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Culturally responsive approaches
  • Collaborative problem-solving

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Responsibilities

Family & Student Support

  • Provide short-term (34 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

School Collaboration

  • 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

Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week)

  • Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support
  • Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)
  • Participate in team meetings and student planning

Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintain timely documentation and database entry
  • Participate in supervision and team collaboration
  • Travel to schools homes and community locations as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Masters 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 drivers license and reliable transportation
  • Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)

Preferred Qualifications

  • LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)
  • Experience in school settings or educational environments
  • Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Keywords (for visibility)Social Worker School Social Worker Mental Health Clinician Family Support Case Manager Youth Counselor School-Based Therapist Community Social Worker LMSW LCSW

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours

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