School Social Worker / School Counselor

Job overview

The School Social Worker / School Counselor role is onsite in Buffalo, NY, with compensation of $45,000–$50,000 per year. This full-time, 10-month position includes a six-week summer program and supports the Lynde School, whose education programs serve K–12 students facing behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. The role provides counseling, case management, and support services to students and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. It develops and evaluates clinical components of IEPs, supports student safety and engagement, coordinates with families and providers, and maintains documentation and transition planning to promote social-emotional well-being, behavioral growth, and academic engagement.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and evaluate clinical components of students’ IEPs with the interdisciplinary team
• supervise assigned students to promote safety and engagement
• provide individual and group counseling, family engagement, and case management
• communicate with school staff, caregivers, outside providers, and Committees on Special Education
• support intake, admissions, and transitions
• maintain assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• maintain confidential records under FERPA, HIPAA, and agency policies
• lead discharge and aftercare planning
• represent the program in agency and community meetings
• participate in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and TCI procedures
• engage in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school social worker

school counselor

student counseling

case management

ieps

school-based mental health

lynde school

buffalo ny

gateway-longview

$45k–$50k/year

10-month position

six-week summer program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month following hire
• flexible spending accounts
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• professional development and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree in Social Work with LMSW or LCSW and New York State School Social Worker certification, or a master’s degree in School Counseling with New York State School Counselor certification. The position includes a six-week summer program.

About the employer

Gateway-Longview, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.