We're Hiring: School Social Worker

Location: Mountainside, NJ

Status: Exempt, Full Time (12 month position)

Salary Range: $60,000- $85,000

For over 50 years, The Bancroft School, Mountainside, located in Mountainside, NJ, has provided high-quality education and therapeutic services to exceptional students in a safe and nurturing environment. The team, students, and their families make up our community of learners dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential as they ultimately transition to life beyond high school. The Bancroft School, Mountainside, is a part of The Bancroft School Network of special education schools. 

Serves as primary liaison for all communications between the School, social services, agencies, family members, and on-and off-campus residential sites.  Provides social work, case management, and support services for students and family members within the applicable program environment; e.g., residential, day programs, etc. 

• Operating in accordance with regulations defined by the N.J. Board of Education, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Office of Children’s Advocacy standards, established Bancroft policies and procedures, applicable state/local/federal regulations, each student’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) and specifically the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), serves as primary liaison between the School, social services, agencies, family members, and residential sites to provide social work services, case management, and support services for students and their family members:
  • Interacts with Education staff, residential program management, family members, etc., to ensure all ISP/IEP materials are received on a timely basis from appropriate parties and are available to implement and monitor the plans for each individual student; 
  • On an ongoing basis and in conjunction with Education management, education faculty, clinical-specific staff, and family members, monitors existing plans to ensure that stated educational goals and objectives are appropriate, achievable, and continue to meet the needs of individual students;
  • Actively participates in and recommends appropriate modifications to the existing education plans to better address and document the educational and (if applicable) residential goals and objectives for each student;
• Convenes, coordinates, and participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in conjunction with the IPP.  Attends Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings to both provide and obtain information regarding students, review baseline goals, identify individual strengths and weaknesses, assess student progress regarding attainment of goals, determine the need for modifications to existing goals, combine goal teaching strategies for best possible outcome, and discuss concerns regarding specific students to ensure overall IPP effectiveness within the educational environment. 
• Attends various student review meetings, team/departmental meetings, etc., as needed, to review, discuss, and serve as student advocate at major decision points throughout students’ participation in the Bancroft education system, pending transition into other Bancroft programs, etc.
• Maintains awareness of current and changing methods and techniques in the field of social work by attending in-service training, learning workshops, reading journals, etc.
• Follows state-approved emergency procedures and utilizes Bancroft-approved crisis intervention techniques at all times.

Education & Experience: 

Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years of related work experience preferred.  Current N.J. School Social Worker Certificate required.  Licensure (NJLSW) preferred.  Prior experience working with developmentally-disabled individuals preferred.

Special Skills:

Knowledge of social work services, counseling techniques, and consultation skills required. Effective verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills required.  Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to implement crisis intervention techniques required.  Effective prioritization, organization, and time management skills required. Valid driver’s license required in incumbent’s legal name and current address with no provisional restrictions. Minimum 18 years of age required.

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.  

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential.  To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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