Social Worker - Now Hiring

Job Title: Social Worker
Employment Type: Contract
Work Hours: 37.5 hrs./week
Work site: 100% Onsite
Location: Maywood Academy, 925A Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205
Job Duration: 9 Months
Closing: 10/14/2025.
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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include, but are not limited to:

• Counseling: Methods and settings are largely up to the Social Worker's professional discretion and may be based on school principal's request and/or approval. This may include working in a classroom to do a class wide lesson on a certain topic; individual counseling services; group counseling services; consulting with the students' families and community providers. The Social Worker will not provide home visits or other services outside of the school setting.
• IEP writing: Social Workers need to write certain sections of the IEP and draft a measurable goal. BOCES school staff can provide support with IEP writing.
• Crisis intervention: Social workers may need to conduct a suicide or threat assessment. BOCES will provide training on specific instruments to be used for these purposes in the coming months

GENERAL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must hold a valid NYS School Social Worker certificate. LCSW certification is preferred.
• Candidate must possess strong clinical experience with youth and families.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language is a plus.
• Candidate must be child-centered, and trauma informed.
• Candidates must have the ability to be empathic to students.
• Candidates must exhibit flexibility and understanding of students with diverse backgrounds and trauma driving behavior.

MISC. INFORMATION:

• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.
• Transportation Options: It should be noted that our locations are not easily accessible via public transportation.
• Candidates with their own reliable means of transportation are strongly preferred.
• There is potential for a candidate to be assigned to more than one location. If travel between schools is required as part of the workday, the candidate's mileage will be reimbursed at current IRS rates.
• Free parking facility available at the job location.
• Interview will be conducted in person or online based on the availability.
• Training: Training will be provided.

The Nexus Staff Difference:

• Our outstanding healthcare coverage, including dental and vision, begins in just 30 days after you join us.
• We offer weekly payments via ACH (Automated Clearing House).
• Serving as Prime Vendors to New York State and New York City for over 10 years.