53 Social Services jobs in Beacon

We are currently seeking Pediatric Social Workers multiple locations across Hudson Valley (Positions available in Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Ulster, Westchester, Sullivan and Orange County.)    
 

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Liberty POST has offered its clients a range of high-quality and individualized services since 1994. Backed by Liberty Resources Inc. and part of a large social services circle, originally POST was a speech-language practice in Syracuse NY, and has grown to provide a range of services throughout all of New York State. We employ over 400 professionals in a variety of settings and offer a collaborative team approach to provide evaluation, direct therapy, and family education through child-directed play. We are focused on the importance of a child’s natural learning environment, a family’s unique strengths and needs and the diverse population we serve.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Fee for service

Position Summary:

We are seeking skilled Social Workers to join our dynamic team of service providers throughout the Hudson Valley. Opportunities include evaluating, providing counseling services and participating in ABA Teams. We will connect you with families in your specified areas.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in a Multidisciplinary evaluation teams.
• Provide ABA special instruction to children aged 0-3 in the Early
• Intervention program,
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with children to improve their development of
• cognition, behavioral, communication, self-help and social emotional skills;
• Liberty POST creates the program book and instructional materials for you so that you can support and measure child’s progress, Liberty POST follows up with the provider frequently in order to implement achievable functional goals.
• Collaborate with parents and the interdisciplinary team members such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers, etc., to develop and or modify program activities in order to maximize the child’s functional skills;
• Train parents in carry over activities and techniques to promote the child’s functional and behavioral development throughout the week and in between sessions;
• Preparing daily session notes, quarterly progress reports, and or justification letters, and document the child’s progress toward meeting established objectives and according to Early Intervention rules and regulations;
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, parent conferences, case conferences, as mandated.
• Liberty POST uses an EMR for Session notes for an easy and efficient work flow.

Qualifications :

• Master's degree in social work (MSW, LMSW, LCSW are all welcome)
• Early Intervention and/or home-based experience preferred but not required. OWL Academy provides training.

Pay Rate:

Pay Rate: EI

• EI 30 minutes: $54
• EI 60 minutes: $7
• Evaluation: 145
• Bilingual Evaluation: 165

Pay Rate: CPSE

• CPSE 30 minutes: 35
• CPSE 45 minutes: 50
• CPSE 60 minutes: 65
• Evaluation (EI & CPSE): 145
• Bilingual Evaluation: 165

Liberty POST is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Company Overview: 

Shrub Oak International School ( is a therapeutic day and residential school for autistic children, adolescents, and young adults with complex co-occurring conditions. Located in northern Westchester County, Shrub Oak offers unparalleled educational opportunities for autistic students in a family-centric, supportive environment. We offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of students across the spectrum, and our curriculum is based on the most advanced and successful evidence-based clinical and academic approaches in ASD education. 

Essential Functions: 

The licensed social worker or clinical social worker is authorized to provide mental health services in New York and reports to the clinical coordinator or director. They provide clinical support for their assigned students, collaborating with education, clinical, and campus life teams, as well as parents, to develop strategies that enhance students' academic, mental, and social progress according to individualized support and behavior plans. This role supports ITEP design and implementation, serving as a vital part of the transdisciplinary team with key communication duties. The clinician conducts assessments to establish social supports, delivers therapy, and develops behavior plans. Having access to confidential information, discretion and independent judgment is required. 

• Develop, implement and support data collection systems for students across academic, community and campus life areas as relevant and necessary.    

• Analyze data and progress of students regarding their ongoing functional, behavioral and emotional needs to make programmatic changes to advance the student.   

• Utilize a variety of treatment approaches that are safe, creative and individualized to a particular student's needs. These treatment modalities are student centered, strength based, empathic, and creative to address each student's particular needs  

• Treat the family unit by engaging in/facilitating family therapy, parent training, and on campus visitation as clinically appropriate   

• Collaborate, develop, implement, and provide training for behavior support plans (BIP, ISP, FBAs others) to support implementation and to improve behavioral outcomes for our students    

• Provide crisis management and classroom push in/pull out support as necessary.    

• Maintain appropriate records and reports as required   

• Participate in clinical and Shrub Oak activities to advance field knowledge and engage in activities to remain at the forefront of professional development and advancements  

• Performs any other responsibilities as needed and required  

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements: 

Experience & Education: 

• New York State LMSW or license eligible, current and in good professional standing; LCSW preferred 

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required 

• 3 years of experience in therapy delivery/counseling is required, 5 plus years is preferred 

• Experience working with students with developmental disabilities or on the autistic spectrum is preferred; school experience is a plus. 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Exceptional written communication skills, specifically involving documentation, progress notes, incident reports, and other related administrative tasks 

• Exceptional verbal communication skills 

• Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and executing de-escalation techniques 

• Ability and willingness to learn new skills 

• Ability to display grit and resilience and maintain composure 

• Strong ability to build relationships with students and peers 

• Strong ability to process and retain information and to think critically and analytically during crisis 

• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage competing priorities. 

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment 

• Ability to handle highly challenging behaviors, including those aggressive in nature 

• Ability to get TCIS trained and complete/maintain all required trainings 

Benefits: 

Available for full-time employees. An overview of our benefits: 

• Insurance coverage: Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance 

• Flexible spending account (FSA) 

• Paid time off (PTO) 

• 401k w/ company match 

• Tuition/Professional development assistance 

• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

• Employee discounts 

Physical Requirements/Demands: 

A workday regularly includes multiple or conflicting demands, deadlines and time pressures; work regularly requires sustained concentration. Standing for sustained periods of time, bending, stretching, walking up and down stairs (building has 6 floors), around a hilly campus as needed, may also require walking between floors or between buildings at a moment’s notice. May need to lift/move boxes up to 25 pounds and move or rearrange furniture. 

Work Environment: 

We are a boarding school located on a 127-acre campus. The work environment will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, mostly inside the classroom or educational environment. May include work within the residential setting. The building has 6 floors accessible by staircases and elevators. 

EEO Statement: 

Shrub Oak is an equal employment opportunity employer. Shrub Oak International School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essentials functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation. 

Please note: 

SOIS maintains a smoke-free environment to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, and community. Smoking or vaping of any kind is strictly prohibited indoors, outdoors, and during off-campus activities, with enforcement measures in place including smoke/vape detectors. Non-compliance will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. 

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Duties Description Function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in providing a full range of social work services for at-risk youth in a variety of settings.

Handle complex issues and exercise independent professional judgment in performing those duties.

May be required to supervise and train staff.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications Open to the Public: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).* The minimum qualifications through the NY HELPS are:
License and current registration as a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.
Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration.

Additional Comments *For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non- competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.

Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee's employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS's mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone

Fax

Email Address

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - DEC

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.