Job Description

Family & School-Engagement Social Worker

(Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW)

Partnering with Families. Empowering Students. Supporting Schools.

Are you a passionate, relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives?

Are you?

• Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach
• Adaptable, creative, organized and solution-oriented
• Comfortable working in both home and school environments
• Skilled at balancing independence with teamwork

The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join our innovative, student-centered team. This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families.

Why Join Us?

✔ Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work

✔ School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off)

✔ Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team

✔ Professional development funding & paid training time

✔ Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe

Possibilities Program | Racker | TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time | 10.5-Month School-Year Position

Schedule & Compensation

• 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday
• 10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!)
• Salary: $45,000 – $55,000* , based on experience and education
• Milage Reimbursement
• *please note 12 month salary equivalent is ($50,870-$62,174)

About the Program

The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges.

Our work is rooted in:

• Strength-based practice
• Trauma-informed care
• Culturally responsive approaches
• Collaborative problem-solving

Responsibilities

Family & Student Support

• Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support
• Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments
• Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools
• Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management
• Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success

School Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams
• Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations
• Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings
• Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed

Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week)

• Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support
• Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)
• Participate in team meetings and student planning

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain timely documentation and database entry
• Participate in supervision and team collaboration
• Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field
• Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work
• Strong understanding of:
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Family systems
  • Culturally responsive practices

• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)
• Experience in school settings or educational environments
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Keywords (for visibility)Social Worker, School Social Worker, Mental Health Clinician, Family Support, Case Manager, Youth Counselor, School-Based Therapist, Community Social Worker, LMSW, LCSW

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