RCM Healthcare is looking for a school based Social Worker to work 3 days per week for the 2026/2027 school year, from 8am-2:30pm at a vocational school in Scotch Plains, NJ.

Qualifications:

• New Jersey School Social Worker endorsement
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act

Essential Duties: Working with students, school personnel, parents and others:

• Serve as a link between home, school and community by promoting and supporting students’ academic and social success.
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel in dealing with matters pertaining to the learning and social emotional adjustment of children.
• Serve as a member of the Child Study Team assisting in the identification, diagnosis, classification and development of appropriate programs for all students with disabilities pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:14.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Prepare and/or update social/developmental histories for students with disabilities for initial referrals, evaluations and reevaluations.
• Establish and maintain adequate records of student progress in essential instructional areas and related support services.
• Assume an active, cooperative role on the Child Study Team responding to referrals from Intervention and Referral Services Committee and parents as applicable.
• Utilize data from multiple sources to create data-driven decisions regarding student’s needs/programming, and to ensure compliance with Least Restrictive Environment mandates as specified in N.J.A.C 6A:14.
• Regularly observe and/or work with the students on caseload in accordance with the students’ documented needs and case management.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service educational activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth opportunities. Share knowledge gained, as appropriate, with peers and colleagues.
• Follow mandated procedures and timelines in accordance with N.J.A.C 6A:14 in the evaluation process.
• Maintain the confidential records of students and ensure they are kept in a secure location.
• Provide professional case management including monitoring and evaluating the education program for assigned students.
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for those children requiring special education assistance
• Serve as a consultant to school personnel and parents to deal with learning and social emotional concerns.
• Provide counseling services to students.
• Attend conferences that will aid in supporting students with transitions from school to work and school to school.
• Coordinate transition planning, which includes vocational, work or college planning for students 14 years old or older.
• Participate in educational planning and scheduling.
• Provide support to students who struggle with interpersonal relationships, coping in crisis situations, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Provide and assistant colleagues in crisis prevention and intervention.
• Assure compliance with state and federal laws, regulation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain close liaison with agencies and specialized professions who may have occasion to deal with the educational or adjustment problems of students.
• Consult with teachers in designing intervention plans, make recommendations for resolving problems of individual students, and provide remediation (e.g. counseling, behavior management).
• Communicate information on the student’s program and progress to the teacher, principal, parent/guardian.
• May provide consultation and training to educational staff regarding techniques, materials, and programs to address academic and/or behavioral needs.
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect situations.
• Serve as a consultant to the building principal and instructional staff in matters concerning identification of social and emotional needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Services, Supervisors of Special Education.

LOCATION:  Scotch Plains, NJ

SCHEDULE: 3 days per week

PAY: up to $60/hour. W2 contract, based on experience
Must have NJDOE

BENEFITS:
Referral Bonus Program
Weekly Direct Deposit

ABOUT US:
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates. As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.