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Social Worker

Nexus Staffing, Inc.Albany, NY, US
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Job Title : Social Worker

Employment Type : Contract

Work Hours : 37.5 hrs. / week

Work site : 100% Onsite

Location : Maywood Academy, 925A Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205

Job Duration : 9 Months

Closing : 10 / 14 / 2025.

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to :

  • Counseling : Methods and settings are largely up to the Social Worker's professional discretion and may be based on school principal's request and / or approval. This may include working in a classroom to do a class wide lesson on a certain topic; individual counseling services; group counseling services; consulting with the students' families and community providers. The Social Worker will not provide home visits or other services outside of the school setting.
  • IEP writing : Social Workers need to write certain sections of the IEP and draft a measurable goal. BOCES school staff can provide support with IEP writing.
  • Crisis intervention : Social workers may need to conduct a suicide or threat assessment. BOCES will provide training on specific instruments to be used for these purposes in the coming months

GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Candidate must hold a valid NYS School Social Worker certificate. LCSW certification is preferred.
  • Candidate must possess strong clinical experience with youth and families.
  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language is a plus.
  • Candidate must be child-centered, and trauma informed.
  • Candidates must have the ability to be empathic to students.
  • Candidates must exhibit flexibility and understanding of students with diverse backgrounds and trauma driving behavior.

    • MISC. INFORMATION :

  • Work Hours : Monday – Friday, 8 : 00 am to 2 : 30 pm.
  • Transportation Options : It should be noted that our locations are not easily accessible via public transportation.
  • Candidates with their own reliable means of transportation are strongly preferred.
  • There is potential for a candidate to be assigned to more than one location. If travel between schools is required as part of the workday, the candidate's mileage will be reimbursed at current IRS rates.
  • Free parking facility available at the job location.
  • Interview will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
  • Training : Training will be provided.

    • The Nexus Staff Difference :

  • Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
  • We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
  • Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.
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