Social Worker in Los Lunas, NM

Bring your expertise in recreational therapy and social work to empower K-12 students in a vibrant school setting! This full-time, contract opportunity offers the chance to serve multiple school sites in the Los Lunas, NM area as an itinerant professional, making a meaningful impact on students’ well-being and growth.

As a key member of the student services team, you will:

Qualifications & Certifications

• Current NM CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification required (more details: NM Recreational Therapy Series)
• Background or experience in school-based social work or recreational therapy preferred
• Comfort with an itinerant role traveling between schools
• Compassionate communication skills and ability to engage with diverse student populations, including those with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate group games to enhance social skills development for students with autism
• Create and lead structured physical activities to help students with ADHD manage energy and focus
• Adapt sports and recreational programs to support students with developmental delays in building motor skills
• Guide students with disabilities to access and utilize community recreation resources, fostering inclusion and independence
• Provide coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and social-emotional support to students experiencing stress, anxiety, or depression
• Collaborate with school staff and families to coordinate consistent support across settings

This contract role runs full time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8am–3:30pm) from ASAP through the end of the school year. Your dedicated service will reach an assigned caseload of around 35 students.