School Social Worker -The Bancroft School
School Social Worker -The Bancroft School
Bancroft
Mount Laurel, NJ
Job ID : 52624d6a325076394a6b456c39466e6861413d3d
Job Description :
Overview:
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Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone.
We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.
We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services.
We are currently looking for a School Social Worker for our Bancroft School in Mt. Laurel, NJ!
Responsibilities:
- Interacts with Education staff, residential program management, family members, etc., to ensure all ISP/IEP materials are received on a timely basis from appropriate parties and are available to implement and monitor the plans for each individual student
- On an ongoing basis and in conjunction with Education management, education faculty, clinical-specific staff, and family members, monitors existing plans to ensure that stated educational goals and objectives are appropriate, achievable, and continue to meet the needs of individual students;
- Actively participates in and recommends appropriate modifications to the existing education plans to better address and document the educational and (if applicable) residential goals and objectives for each student;
- Acts as liaison between the Education program and students, family members, funding sources, Admissions Department (if applicable), and future discharge sites to facilitate an efficient admission and discharge process. Interacts on a regular basis with school districts, N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), other state agencies, etc., regarding various aspects of program participation; e.g., prepares correspondence, completes required forms, etc., performs necessary follow-up activities, etc.
- Dependent upon program supported, may provide social work counseling to students to enhance, protect, and/or restore capacity for coping with the social environment and to aid families in fostering studentsgrowth and stability within the applicable program environment;
- Conducts comprehensive psychosocial assessments to acquire an overview of individual person served, determine how to best meet persons’ needs, and to support individual success in the Program; e.g., family composition and functioning, social/ethnic/religious/cultural influences, history and status of behavioral concerns, medical/social/psychiatric/education/job history, communication abilities, sexual orientation, cognitive status, legal issues, environmental/financial/community supports, strengths and barriers to treatment, initial discharge plan
- Master’s degree in Social Work with a minimum of two years of related work experience preferred
- Current N.J. School Social Worker Certificate required. Licensure (NJLSW) preferred
- Prior experience working with developmentally-disabled individuals preferred
Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.
Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Company Details :
Name : Bancroft
CEO : Toni Pergolin
Headquarter : Cherry Hill, NJ
Revenue : $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size : 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type : Nonprofit Organization
Primary Industry : Civic & Social Services
Sector Name : Nonprofit & NGO
Year Founded : 1883
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: Mount Laurel, NJ
: 22 days ago
