Role OverviewSchool social workers support the emotional, social, academic, and character growth and well-being of KIPP NYC students and families. They ensure students succeed in school and go on to lead self-sufficient, successful, and happy lives.
What You Will Do
Direct services to the school community, including one-on-one counseling, crisis intervention, managing student interactions, setting goals with students, and collaborating with supervisors, colleagues, and teachers.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have experience in therapeutic modalities, knowledge of adolescent development, and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.
Requirements
- LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
- Extensive knowledge of adolescent development
- Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families from the communities KIPP NYC serves
- Experience working within a school environment or extensive work with teenagers and young adults
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $70,829 - $142,270
- Generous time off including 5 school vacation weeks, sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
- Up to 12 weeks of 100% parental leave
- Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder Care
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Short term/Long term disability
- Employee incentives include 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement
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