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Racker School & Family Intervention Specialist in Ithaca, New York
Overview
Possibilities is an innovative school/home outreach and consultation program that works in partnership with TST BOCES and their component schools. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced interdisciplinary team member for full time 10.5 – month position with summers off. Successful candidate will provide comprehensive student, family and school based support/development and consultation to increase student engagement in public school settings. Position will be based at TST BOCES campus with the ability to set flexible hours in order to work with families and the option to work remotely with travel to school and homes. Come join our team!
Racker offers a competitive rate and school program calendar (following TST BOCES school breaks and holidays). Our competitive benefits include health insurance, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff 37.5 hours per week.
10 1/2 month salary starting at $42,500- $52,200 depending on education and experience. Position is also eligible for Public School Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
Responsibilities
Provide short-term (3-4 months), intensive case management and short-term counseling to students from participating school districts
Develop positive and proactive relationships with all team members, families and district staff
Conduct intake interviews, completing social history with families
Develop collaborative intervention by setting goals with schools and families
Complete paperwork in a timely fashion
Develop and deliver trainings and other professional development as relevant to student intervention
Conduct observations and strength based recommendations on the individual, classroom or school-wide level
Facilitate strength based solution-focused meetings to increase student engagement and success in school
Support district partners as requested during a crisis
Engage and participate in supervision
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work or related field
Knowledge of solution focused, culturally responsive and trauma informed practices
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience in school settings preferred
Experience with meeting facilitation preferred
Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -
"A world where all people know they belong."
Job LocationsUS-NY-Ithaca
Category Mental Health
Total Hours 35