Job Information
Utica College YSLPP Social Worker - Middle School in Utica, New York
YSLPP Social Worker - Middle School
Posting Number S00514
Position Type Full Time
Hours/Schedule Standard Secondary School Hours; 7:40 - 3:15 pm; 11 months; hours may vary based on operational needs
Campus Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available 09/02/2024
Posted Salary $45,000-$49,000
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
This position helps participating YSLPP students meet the goals of the program, acts as a liaison between the Program, school, home, and community; and works closely with students who experience behavioral, emotional, or learning problems in the school setting. This is an 11 month position from September 1st – July 31st.
Location Utica, NY
Application Deadline
Full consideration by: 08/23/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Major Responsibilities
Provides casework services to each student as needed
Helps parents/guardians understand the Program, assists them with their issues and/or refers them to community resources
Explores the home and neighborhood environment of the child and reports findings to YSLPP and school personnel
Implements a parent involvement program in coordination with YSLPP leadership to meet the needs of each cohort
Works closely with school district personnel to meet the needs of individual students
Participates with other school/program personnel in case conferences for the total evaluation of the child
Serves as consultant to the director, site supervisors and other pupil personnel workers concerning problems of adjustment of individual pupils
Serves as a mandated reporter
Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators
Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.
Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging ( DEIB ) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI -related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming.
May perform other related duties as assigned.
Driving Responsibilities
This position may occasionally involve regional travel using a University-owned or University-rented vehicle.
Travel
Supervises Social Work Interns
Education & Experience Qualifications
M.S.W. or M.S. Required
Experience with at-risk youth in a school setting preferred
Minimum Skills/Abilities
Flexibility
Strong Clinical Skills and experience with groups
Relates well to people of all backgrounds – works with students, parents, school personnel
Enjoys working with adolescents
Ability to advocate for students
Preferred: Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license that will meet insurance company rules and regulations for driving underwriting criteria.
Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary.
Applicant Documents Instructions
All positions at Utica University support the University’s mission and values in part by being active members of an inclusive environment. Please describe in your diversity statement how you would see yourself incorporating this into this role.
In line with the University’s Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity_Statement_Guide.pdf
Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society, history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals, taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
HigherEdJobs.com
InsideHigherEd.com
Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
Ithaca Journal
Personal Referral
Utica University Website
Albany Times Union
Binghamton Press & Sun
careerbuilders.com
centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
Elmira Star Gazette
Utica University Online Employment Website
DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Indeed.com
Current Utica University Employee
Referred by a Utica University Employee
Referred by a non Utica University Employee
Twitter
LinkedIn-Job Posting
LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR
Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper
Albany Times Union-newspaper
Facebook
Job Fair
Search Firm
NCAA
PRISM Network
HBCU Connect
DiverseJobs
Other
- Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you currently hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
"Contributions to Diversity" Statement
Optional Documents