POSITION: School Social Worker (FT, 10-month)
ASSIGNMENT: Human Support Services - Student Assistance Services
SITE/BUILDING: Edward J. Milliken Technical Center, Oakdale, NY
QUALIFICATIONS:
- NYS School Social Worker Certification
- Knowledge and experience in substance use prevention, early intervention, and counseling
- Experience providing individual and group counseling to school-age students
- Knowledge of and experience implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) and programming
- Strong understanding of culturally responsive practices and the social-emotional needs of diverse student populations
- Bilingual preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide school-based substance use prevention, early intervention, and counseling services consistent with program and district goals
- Deliver universal, evidence-based prevention and counseling curricula to students in classroom and groups settings
- Integrate social-emotional learning, mindfulness, stress management, and self-regulation strategies into prevention and counseling services
- Conduct parent/family education and outreach to strengthen connections between school, home and community
- Collaborate with school personnel and community partners to identify student needs and connect students and families with appropriate resources and supports
- Support implementation of the New York State Mental Health Education Initiative and related school-based mental health education requirements
- Deliver services/trainings using Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Educational Practices (CR-SE) framework
- Maintain appropriate program documentation and participate in professional development, supervision, and program evaluation activities as required
START DATE: As soon as possible
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $69,427.00
Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At ESBOCES, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. All individuals, including applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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by Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Post Date: 8.31.2026