Diversion Program Social Worker/Counselor

Schenectady City School District

Social Worker or School Counselor Position

Assignment: Districtwide Diversion Program

Job Description

Description of Role:

This position exists in the Schenectady City School District and involves the responsibility for implementing School Based Diversion Program services within their assigned school(s). The Diversion program provides therapeutic support services to students who are serving long term suspensions in grades 6-12. The goal of the program is to ensure students have support they need, reduce time on suspension, and prevent recidivism. This is a district wide position that reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services. Diversion clinicians will be assigned to work primarily in specific school(s) to support their long term suspension programs, but may be required to support in other locations if the need arises.

Role Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive intake for students and families that includes evidence based behavioral health screening.

• Providing evidence-based clinical intervention to students

• Engage families in the Diversion Process

• Formulate treatment plan in collaboration with parent, student and home school team

• Facilitate students Emergency Response Team Meetings-maintaining appropriate documentation

• Make referrals as needed for student to resources both in district and to community based providers

• Assist in creating a transition plan for student to return to home school following diversion

• Maintain progress monitoring and reporting to assess impact of the Diversion program

• Conduct crisis assessments as needed

• Participate in and facilitate restorative practices/circles with students

• Assist families in accessing services and appointments both within the district and community

• Assist in the coordination of scheduling and transportation for students to and from the program.

Qualifications:

• School Social Worker or School Counselor with LMHC or specialized experience in providing Mental Health Services

• In district applicants must be eligible for transfer per contract

This position is a provisional civil service appointment and applicant must meet civil service requirements including residency in Schenectady County or one of the contiguous counties. Successful candidates are required to take civil service exam when offered.

Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application. In addition, all applicants are requested to submit a current resume. This is a competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet civil service requirements for appointment. Candidates must currently hold this title or be reachable on the civil service list when available. If a list is not available, this will be a provisional appointment and the successful candidate must take the appropriate civil service examination and be reachable.