PURPOSE/SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

To provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can grow physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually using therapeutic intervention and goals of the program as guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Evaluate children in area of expertise for initial / requested / annual evaluation as per CPSE. (Social Worker- Complete social history intakes.)

Complete IEP’s for children evaluated.

Develop a weekly therapy schedule for children on caseload to meet each child’s IEP therapeutic mandates.

Follow schedule for individual/small group therapy sessions.

Provide and implement well planned therapeutic activities that encompass using a multitude of learning opportunities for children requiring services as recommended on the IEP.

Review therapeutic goals and objectives for children to ensure continuity in therapy activities.

Maintain accurate attendance records, files and paperwork (session notes, progress reports, etc.) for each child on caseload.

Complete required paperwork in a timely manner (evaluations, IEP’s, quarterly progress reports, session notes, etc.).

Participate in team meetings to make recommendations for development of IEP.

Participate in team case conference meetings to review and update student intervention strategies.

Establish and maintain professional communication with parents (notebooks, phone, etc) keeping them informed of their child’s progress, activities, and needs.

Participate in parent-teacher conferences twice yearly, or as needed, to review IEP goals/objectives and school performance.

Provide and ensure appropriate supervision of children at all times.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SOCIAL WORKER

AND PSYCHOLOGIST

Provide behavior management strategies when deemed appropriate.

Organize and participate in parent support groups.

Provide family/individual intervention when deemed appropriate.

Provide and ensure appropriate, language and positive methods of disciplinary intervention as defined by our staff policy.

Prepare and maintain a safe clean, and well-organized learning environment.

Ensure that the Department of Health, Bureau of Day Care regulations is followed.

Assist in planning school wide events.

Maintain and respect confidentiality of child, parent, staff and other center issues.

Maintain a high standard of classroom intervention by training classroom staff in area of expertise.

Attend weekly staff meetings, in-service training and on and offsite professional development workshops, as determined by the school calendar.

Keep Director informed of incidents relating to accidents, concerns about child’s progress, or extra ordinary circumstances.

Appropriately represent the Center in all forums.

Report to the Director or in his/her absence the Supervising Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

New York State Education Department certification in required area:

Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW

Psychologist - School Psychologist

Speech Therapist - Speech Pathologist and/or Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped

Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

Additional Requirements

Fingerprint Clearance (Department of Investigation and Department of Education)

New York State Central Registry Clearance

Annual Medical Clearance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees must be fully vaccinated

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LMSW or LCSW (Required)

Work Location: In person

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