Start Date
09/01/2025
Position Areas
Pupil Services
Description
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (CHILD STUDY TEAM)
1.0 FTE – DISTRICT
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2025
POSITION
To provide case management and support to students and families.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. NJ School Social Worker Certification required.
2. NJ LCSW Certification preferred.
3. HIB training a plus.
4. Child Study Team case management is required. This position does not involve counseling.
5. Prior CST experience preferred.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Special Services
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
| 1. |
Provide counseling services to students, parents and staff, and, as needed, make referrals to appropriate community resources |
| 2. |
Identify students’ social and emotional needs |
| 3. |
Provide consultation to school personnel relating to the emotional/social well-being of students |
| 4. |
Assist in the development and delivery of in-service programs and parent seminars |
| 5. | Inform the staff and community of mental health services available in the district |
| 6. |
Serve as a consultant to parents, school personnel, and community groups on mental health topics |
| 7. |
Ensure provision of service to classified and potentially classified pupils to whom this individual is assigned as case manager, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14 |
| 8. |
Maintain contact with parents of assigned students |
| 9. |
Ensure provision of service to classified and potentially classified pupils to whom this individual is assigned as case manager, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14 |
| 10. |
Serve as a member of the Child Study Team |
| 11. |
Perform formal and informal social evaluations and compose reports detailing results |
| 12. | Maintain current records of services provided and cases assigned |
| 13. |
Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent and/or Director of Planning and Assessment |
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 10 Months
Salary as per SOMEA Agreement
Posted By
South Orange & Maplewood School District
525 Academy Street , Maplewood, NJ 07040