Social Worker Job at Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany in Albany

$27.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a School Counselor at Community Maternity Services.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the School Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

• Provide social work services, individual and group therapy, psycho-educational groups, assessments, referrals, behavioral management, support services and family casework for the students at Arbor Hill Elementary School or Hackett Middle School, as assigned;

• Attend faculty meetings, Instructional Support Team, Family Support Team, and any other meetings deemed appropriate by the School principal;

• Provide case management services by establishing linkages and referrals for service provision within the greater health, human service and health care communities;

• Assist classroom teachers in dealing with children with specific behavioral issues

• Plan and develop plans for group work on various topics (anger management, self-esteem, anti-violence, communication skills, conflict resolutions, etc.)

School Counselor Minimum Salary: $27.00

School Counselor Maximum Salary: $30.00

School Counselor Schedule: Monday-Friday

This is a 12-month position based at Hackett Middle School

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work in related field OR LMSW/LMHC

• 1-3 years of relevant experience

• Valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a reliable, working vehicle

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

• For benefit-eligible positions:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Retirement planning options

• Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

• A diverse and inclusive work environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

• Exciting referral bonuses

• Ongoing training and development

• Recognition and Awards

• Career Growth

• A collaborative team culture

• Take a look at our Benefits Brochure (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59) !

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)