Overview:
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?
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Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach
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Adaptable, creative, organized and solution-oriented
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Comfortable working in both home and school environments
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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| Anticipated start date: August 15th, 2026
Schedule & Compensation
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37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday
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10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!)
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Salary: $45,000 – $55,000* , based on experience and education
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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:
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Strength-based practice
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Trauma-informed care
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Culturally responsive approaches
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Collaborative problem-solving
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Responsibilities:
Family & Student Support
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Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support
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Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments
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Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools
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Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management
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Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success
School Collaboration
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Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams
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Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations
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Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings
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Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed
Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week)
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Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support
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Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes)
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Participate in team meetings and student planning
Professional Responsibilities
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Maintain timely documentation and database entry
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Participate in supervision and team collaboration
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Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed
Qualifications:
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Social Work or related mental health field
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Experience with youth, families, or school-based/community work
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Strong understanding of:
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Trauma-informed care
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Family systems
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Culturally responsive practices
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Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills
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Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule
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Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation
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Willingness to use a personal smartphone for work communication (work number provided)
Preferred Qualifications
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LMSW/LCSW (or eligibile)
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Experience in school settings or educational environments
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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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