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**BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 24-281d

COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

SOCIAL WORKER

AUGUST 26, 2025
NOTICE OF POSITION**
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SOCIAL WORKER– CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
How To Apply
Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the "Submit" button. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
Qualifications
Candidates must be New York State certified in Social Work and hold a Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification (LCSW) or a Licensed Master Social Work Certification (LMSW). A minimum of two (2) years of social work experience is preferable. Candidates should have experience in providing clinical support and in demonstrating ability with a wide range of therapeutic modalities.
This opportunity is open to internal candidates only.
LOCATION:
Central Committee on Special Education – School #12/18A

Duties
The Central Committee on Special Education Social Worker responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing an environment to enhance individual growth and promote a positive self-image
• Processing and facilitating services for students with disabilities and their families
• Social skill development
• Acting as a key member of an interdisciplinary team
• Scheduling and conducting home visitation conferences
• Obtaining consents for students referred to the CSE/CPSE
• Conducting comprehensive social histories for students
• Administering adaptive and parental checklist measures including the gathering of data
• Performing classroom observations
• Conducting individual and/or group counseling
• Serving as a consultant to staff
• Any additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate

Appointment
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

**SALARY: Teacher's salary schedule.

FUND #: Pending Funding

FINAL DATE

FOR FILING: SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS**
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY

**BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

BOARD OF EDUCATION
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-091

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
NOTICE OF POSITIONS
Position**
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following teaching positions:

**LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
Application
Candidates must complete an application form available on the district website, Click the "
APPLY
" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the
"Submit"**
button.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
Qualifications
Candidates must be New York State certified in Social Work.
It is required that candidates must attach a PDF or a screen shot of their certifications
. Preference is given to those candidates that hold a Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification (LCSW). A minimum of two (2) years of social work experience in the Buffalo Public Schools is required. Candidates should have experience in providing clinical support and in demonstrating ability in a wide range of therapeutic modalities

LOCATION:
PS 197 Math Science Technology Preparatory School

Duties

• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff in Clinical Services to enable staff to become licensed clinical social workers.
• Establishing an environment to enhance individual growth
• Processing and facilitating on-going services for students with disabilities and their families
• Acting as a key member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of instructional personnel, psychologist, counselors, and other team members as required
• Provide social work support to schools
• Provide social work support to the Committee on Special Education
• Perform any assigned duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.
Appointment
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

**SALARY: Teacher's salary schedule.

FUND #: Pending Funding

FINAL DATE

FOR FILING: SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
DR. PASCAL MUBENGA,

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS**
The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY

Part-Time Caregiver Opportunity – 5 Hours/Week
Flexible

• Low-Stress
• Weekly Pay

We are seeking a kind and dependable individual to assist a dementia client in their home. This is a part-time independent contractor role, perfect for someone looking to earn extra income with minimal hours.

Position Details

• 5 hours per week (split into two 2.5-hour shifts – choose the days that work best for you)
• Pay: $15–$16/hour
• Paid weekly
• In-home support and companionship

Ideal Candidate

• Friendly and easygoing
• Comfortable assisting with household tasks
• Some experience with dementia or caregiving preferred
• Reliable and respectful

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a flexible side job that makes a meaningful difference in someone's life.

Kenya

Safeguarding Officer

Organization

• Shining Hope For Communities

Posted 4 Sep 2025 Closing date 19 Sep 2025

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday,8:00 a.m - 5 p.m

Reports to:
Safeguarding Manager

Job Description
SHOFCO is committed to strengthening our Child/Adult Safeguarding work with robust mechanisms for awareness, prevention, reporting, responding, and offering support to survivors, promoting a child and adult safe environment, and holding those responsible for abuses to account. This position aims to address and limit risks of abuse and harm directly or indirectly created by SHOFCO's presence.

The Safeguarding Officers, with support from the Safeguarding Manager oversees the implementation of the safeguarding policies and guidelines, including the Child Protection (CP) Policy, DEI Policy, and the Code of Conduct (CoC), with the aim of creating a working environment free from abuse of children or vulnerable adults perpetrated by SHOFCO or its representatives.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and implementation of the Safeguarding procedures in close collaboration with safeguarding manager, people and Culture department.
• Support the collection of reports from the field, collating, drafting, editing and submitting to the Safeguarding Manager for review and final submission to Chief people and culture officer, and to donors as necessary
• Ensure proper documentation and responding to safeguarding concerns, procedures, referral agencies and other service providers, and giving prompt reports from the field.
• Cooperate with the safeguarding manager, People and culture department & Compliance Team in the selection, set-up and roll-out of a whistleblowing mechanism, allowing the reporting of incidents anonymously.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the database and information management teams, ensuring that data is collected and stored properly, and is used effectively in reporting and as a program management, monitoring and evaluation tool. Track progress against activities and outputs as committed
• Provide support to new cycles of staff training, including logistical coordination in other SHOFCO regions/ locations
• Support the implementation of training sessions for partners and government counterparts
• Develop and maintain a log of scheduled trainings and for both internal and external events
• Support the development and implementation of internal protection mainstreaming training and other efforts

Communications And Advocacy

• Assist field teams in the identification and compilation of key protection information and issues for preparing protection briefs and advocacy documents as needed

Communicate the Safeguarding Policy, procedures and prevention measures through internal information channels to staff and participants

• Develop sensitization and training measures for the different needs of the stakeholders within the organization and act as a technical person for the program sites
• Analyze daily, weekly and monthly reports for identification of key achievements, challenges and advocacy issues
• Draft briefs and other advocacy documents on safeguarding
• Support in on going capacity building of staff and induction of newly on boarded staffs
• Any other duty as assigned by the safeguarding Manager

Coordination And Representation

• Assist in coordination with other NGOs, Partners, Government, as requested by the Safeguarding Manager
• Represent SHOFCO in Safeguarding/ protection program in coordination forums, as requested by the Safeguarding Manager

Requirements for the role/ Qualifications;

• Have a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in the following areas of expertise; Gender, Protection, Community development, Social work
• Having worked in Child protection/ safeguarding units or department for not less than 4 years in the capacity of an officer.
• Ability to conduct independent investigations
• Experience using dash boards for reporting and data collection
• Extensive experience in safeguarding or protection roles
• In-depth knowledge of current child protection policies, practices, and legislation, including the Children Act, 2022 (Kenya), the provisions of the Constitution of Kenya and other laws pertaining to children's rights and sexual harassment, as well as international protocols such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Confidence and assertiveness to challenge more experienced and senior colleagues when necessary
• Excellent communication and listening skills in English, with a proven ability to write and edit reports, briefing documents, and monitoring reports
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people in a large organization
• Experience in designing and delivering training or workshops to diverse stakeholders The ability to manage stress and remain flexible in challenging working conditions
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to protect rights of the children and vulnerable adults
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills and the ability to meet regular deadlines.
• Excellent self-awareness and understanding of the need for self-care, personal strength and resources to face possible hostilities related to its tasks.

How to apply

How To Apply
Interested applicants should email their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to indicating
Safeguarding Officer
as the Subject line.

Applications without this information will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us not later than
19th September 2025.
Disclaimer;
SHOFCO
does not charge any fee at recruitment process, as the process is free and fair
SHOFCO
has zero tolerance to safeguarding and Protection concerns including protection from Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and from any kind of harm
SHOFCO is
committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion.
All people are encouraged to apply
Please note; If one is shortlisted for the interview, upon successful application, they will be required to come with certificate of good conduct, and due diligence will be done before any offer of employment. **
Job details

Country

• Kenya

City Kisumu Source

• Shining Hope For Communities

Type

• Job

Career category

• Program/Project Management

Years of experience

• 3-4 years

Theme

• Protection and Human Rights

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• Design, implement, and manage community-based social programs and services.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of individual and family needs.
• Provide direct case management services, including counseling, crisis intervention, and resource navigation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to services.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational workshops and training sessions.
• Supervise and mentor junior social workers and program staff.
• Monitor program outcomes and evaluate their effectiveness, making data-driven adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional codes of conduct, and relevant regulations.
• Prepare reports on program activities, client progress, and community needs.
• Mobilize community resources and foster collaboration to address social challenges.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging trends in social work and community development.
• Promote a culture of empathy, respect, and empowerment among clients and staff.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work, with a focus on community programs and case management.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Social Worker in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong understanding of social determinants of health and community development principles.
• Excellent assessment, counseling, and intervention skills.
• Proficiency in developing and managing social programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills.
• Experience in supervising staff is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage responsibilities in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in relevant software for case management and data tracking.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized case management plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide counseling and emotional support to clients and their families.
• Connect clients with community resources, such as housing, employment services, healthcare, and legal aid.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to services.
• Monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with agency policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other professionals, including healthcare providers, educators, and legal representatives.
• Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and professional development activities.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social work, with a focus on case management and counseling.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Social Worker in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Strong knowledge of social service systems, community resources, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
• Proficiency in using case management software and digital communication tools.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload remotely, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Commitment to ethical practice and client advocacy.

• Conduct remote needs assessments for clients.
• Develop individualized care and support plans.
• Connect clients with community resources and services.
• Provide counseling and emotional support.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Monitor client progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Identify trends and recommend improvements in service delivery.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional boundaries.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in social work or community support.
• Proven experience in providing remote case management or support.
• Licensed or registered Social Worker is a significant advantage.
• Strong understanding of social welfare systems and resources.
• Excellent active listening, empathy, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in case management software and virtual communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving abilities.

• Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to individuals, families, and groups facing mental health challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs and strengths.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with clients.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and provide immediate support during emergencies.
• Connect clients with appropriate community resources, including healthcare, housing, and social services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Advocate for clients' rights and needs within various systems.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and community stakeholders.
• Provide support and psychoeducation to clients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Supervise and mentor junior social work staff or interns as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Current professional licensure (e.g., LCSW, LSW, or equivalent) as required by regulatory bodies.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience in social work, with a significant focus on mental health services.
• Proven expertise in various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, MI).
• Strong understanding of mental health diagnoses, treatment planning, and case management principles.
• Excellent assessment, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other relevant software.
• Exceptional communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload effectively in a remote setting.
• Commitment to ethical practice and cultural competence.