The Fedcap Group
Location
West Orange, NJ | United States
Job description
Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, a Fedcap program, in West Orange, NJ is looking to hire a full-time School Social Worker (LCSW) to provide counseling to our students. Are you looking for a job that offers meaningful work ? Do you want the opportunity to build a successful career in social work? Would you like to join a respected human services nonprofit that's passionate about serving its community ? If so, please read on!
This counseling position in human services earns a competitive wage . We provide superb benefits , including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance . If this sounds like the right social work opportunity for you, apply today to join our nonprofit!
ABOUT FEDCAP REHABILITATION SERVICES
In 1935, three men who had sustained injuries in WWI met in Times Square and literally changed the world for people with physical disabilities. Fedcap Rehabilitation Services provides an array of services to youth and adults, helping thousands of individuals graduate from high school, obtain vocational certification or a college degree, become work-ready, and obtain meaningful employment as they achieve long-term economic well-being.
Our mission is to create opportunities for people facing barriers to economic well-being. To achieve this mission, we strive to attract and retain talented, creative, and dedicated staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth .
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
As a School Social Worker (LCSW) with our nonprofit, you're responsible for empowering positive behavior in our students, assisting them with coping skills, and ensuring all elements of each student's individual education plan (IEP) is regularly updated. You conduct brief, non-stigmatizing screenings to evaluate the needs of adults, adolescents, or children for mental health and support services. After getting the results, you formulate and implement treatment plans for each client. You conduct follow-up as needed and provide early intervention or referrals to specialty mental health services.
In addition, you submit monthly reports on the number of new clients, behavioral health consultations, screenings, assessments, and brief treatment encounters provided. You maintain confidential client records, ensuring all information is up to date and reflective of provided services. As needed, you oversee case management work and connect people with systems that provide them with resources, services, and opportunities. Using a trauma-informed care approach, you also work with victims of domestic or dating violence and promote services designed to improve their quality of life.
You perform comprehensive assessments for substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, and medical needs for each client. As required by the program and funding sources, you conduct patient satisfaction surveys as well as participate in program development and evaluations. You enjoy having a job that uses your exceptional counseling skills to make a positive impact on your clients, which is why you thrive in this social work position!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
Can you handle confidential information with discretion? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Are you highly organized and detail-oriented? Do you work well both independently and in a collaborative environment? Can you maintain a positive and professional attitude? If yes, you might just be perfect for this social work position using your counseling skills for our human services nonprofit!
WORK SCHEDULE FOR A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW)
This full-time social work position in human services works during the day .
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR HUMAN SERVICES TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this counseling job with our human services nonprofit, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!
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