Social Worker

The Center for Instruction, Technology and Innovation (CiTi BOCES) invites you to apply to be a part of SYNERGY Virtual High School.  Synergy is a 100% virtual opportunity to earn both a NY State High School diploma and an associate degree from Cayuga Community College in four years.

CiTi BOCES is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting student engagement, addressing social and emotional needs, and fostering a positive online learning environment. This role involves collaborating with educators, parents, and students to ensure every student has the resources and support they need to succeed.  The virtual school social worker is responsible for direct casework with parents and children, consulting with school personnel and for being a referral source and liaison with community agencies.  The position has the potential to be hybrid in Mexico, NY and virtual.      

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Engagement: Develop and implement strategies to enhance student engagement in the virtual learning environment. Monitor student participation and provide interventions to support consistent attendance and active involvement.
• Counseling and Support: Provide individual and group counseling to students to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Offer crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Resource Coordination: Connect students and families with community resources and services, including mental health support, and other relevant programs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, administrators, school counselors and parents to identify and address student needs. Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Professional Development: Stay current with best practices in school social work and virtual education. Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work.
• Valid NYS licensure or certification as a School Social Worker.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting, preferably in a virtual or online environment.
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, specifically with anxiety and school avoidance,  educational systems and community resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with virtual communication tools and learning management systems.

About CiTi BOCES:

Our Mission Build Your Future Keys to the CiTi (Vision) Is this safe? Is this done with integrity? Is this kind? Is this helpful? Core Values We embrace innovation & creativity. We make student-based decisions with honesty, respect & integrity. We collaborate, focused on quality service, expertise & student success. The Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) in New York State was established in 1948 to provide cost-effective shared educational programs and services to school districts. Now, 70 years later, the goal remains the same, but has evolved to include a focus on preparing students for their role in a global economy while collaborating with districts to close gaps in student achievement. Each school day the programs and services we provide impact the more than 17,000 students that attend our nine Oswego County School Districts. We not only provide outstanding educational experiences, but also offer cost effective cooperative services and programs to the districts themselves. In addition to our educational programs, our many services bring cultural experiences to the local schools, books to their libraries and the latest in technology to their students. The success of Oswego County's more than 17,000 students is our mission. We also strive to enhance the lives of our residents by providing adult education offerings such as High School Equivalency (formerly GED), continuing education and enrichment classes and adult literacy lessons through our partnership with Cayuga Community College.

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