Family & School Engagement Social Worker

• Overview Family & School Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist and PT Lighthouse SW) Partnering with Families.
• Empowering Students.
• Supporting Schools.
• Are you a passionate, relationship-driven social worker who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a meaningful impact in students’ lives?
• Are you?
• Relationship-focused and strengths-based in your approach Adaptable, creative, organized and solution-oriented Comfortable working in both home and school environments Skilled at balancing independence with teamwork The Possibilities Program is seeking a Family & School-Engagement Social Worker (Possibilities Specialist) to join our innovative, student-centered team.
• This role blends direct clinical work, family engagement, and school collaboration to create lasting change for students and families.
• Why Join Us? ✔ Hybrid Position with meaningful field-based work ✔ School calendar schedule (holidays and breaks off) ✔ Supportive, collaborative, mission-driven team ✔ Professional development funding & paid training time ✔ Opportunity to make real, visible impact in a short timeframe Possibilities Program | Racker | TST BOCES Partnership Full-Time | 10.5-Month School-Year Position|

Anticipated Start Date

• August 15th, 2026 Schedule & Compensation 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday 10.5-month school-year schedule (summers off!) Salary: $45,000 – $55,000
• , based on experience and education Milage Reimbursement *please note 12 month salary equivalent is ($50,870-$62,174) About the Program The Possibilities Program is a forward-thinking outreach and consultation service in partnership with TST BOCES and local school districts. We provide short-term, high-impact support (3–4 months) for K–12 students and families navigating social, emotional, and school-related challenges. Our work is rooted in: Strength-based practice Trauma-informed care Culturally responsive approaches Collaborative problem-solving #SocialWorker

Responsibilities

Family & Student Support Provide short-term (3–4 month) intensive support Conduct intake interviews, social histories, and ecological assessments Develop and implement Collaborative Care Plans with families and schools Provide: Individual counseling, Parent Coaching, Case management Create sustainable discharge plans for long-term success School Collaboration Build strong partnerships with educators and school teams Observe students and classrooms; provide strengths-based recommendations Facilitate solution-focused, collaborative meetings Deliver training and coaching to school staff as needed Lighthouse Classroom Support (up to 10 hrs./week) Provide in-class coaching and therapeutic support as needed for transitional support Facilitate weekly group counseling (45 minutes) Participate in team meetings and student planning Professional Responsibilities Maintain timely documentation and database entry Participate in supervision and team collaboration Travel to schools, homes, and community locations as needed