School Social Worker

Overview

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embark embrace differences and improve lives.

Archway Programs is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, providing diverse services to individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization focuses on core values like safety, compassion, and individuality to improve lives. With over 450 employees serving over 1,800 individuals, Archway Programs emphasizes customized services and continuous innovation to make a positive impact in the community.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Salary: $58000 to $68000 / annually - depending on experience / education

The responsibility of the School Social Worker will be to provide individual/group/family counseling to assigned students/families. The school social worker provides appropriate and consistent services to the student, helping to implement educational activities. Other duties will include reviewing all individual/group therapy referrals from school personnel and collaborating with team members in assigning students for individual/group/family counseling. He/she also attends all meetings with school staff involved in clinical services/visits classrooms to observe students/offer consulting services to teachers.

• Supervises interns or other team members as directed by the Counseling Coordinator
• Participates in staffing and program development
• Participates in planning/conducting professional workshops/teacher in-service training
• Contact families/local school districts/DYFS/other agencies as needed
• Collaborates with school personnel on cases of suspected child abuse & makes reports to DYFS
• Conducts counseling with parents as directed
• Attends meetings with parents/teachers
• Serves as a CST member
• Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Participates in PIP for improved job performance

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 months of experience required
• NJ Certified School Social Worker

Since 1965, Archway Programs has been meeting the individualized needs of thousands of families throughout the state of New Jersey. Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities in addition to several model programs providing unmatched services to children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served.

Our goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 450 individuals are currently employed by Archway Programs and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, Archway Programs has evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout our community Embracing Differences, Improving Lives.