[2025-2026] Social Worker - Elementary School

KIPP NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Worker for their elementary school. This role is crucial in fostering the emotional and social well-being of students and families, ensuring they thrive academically and personally. You will provide counseling, manage documentation, and collaborate with educators to support students' growth. The position also involves engaging families through workshops and home visits, creating a supportive community around the students. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Provide direct counseling services to students and families.
• Manage documentation and track student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff for student support.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional and social growth of students.
• Conduct home visits and workshops for families.
• Consult on interventions for students with challenges.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

[2025-2026] Social Worker - Elementary School

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Job Description

Position Overview:

School social workers are responsible for supporting the emotional, social, academic and character growth and well-being of KIPP NYC students and families. Social workers play a vital role in ensuring our students succeed in school and go on to lead self-sufficient, successful, and happy lives.

General Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Provide direct services to the school community, including:
  
  

Providing regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families;

Providing crisis intervention as needed;

Managing, tracking, and documenting student interactions and counseling schedule;

Setting goals with students and tracking progress towards those goals;

Working directly with students to help them successfully work towards high school graduation, college matriculation and self-sufficiency;

Collaborating and communicating daily with supervisors, colleagues, and teachers to meet students’ needs.

Manage aspects of referral process for social services, partnerships, and special education services, including:

Provide support and documentation for all students with IEPs;

Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs;

Conducting regular assessments of current and emerging student and family needs;

Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies;

Referring individuals and families to external resources and services and when necessary referring cases of suspected child abuse to the State Central Registry.

Monitoring and facilitating the delivery of external resources and services;

Administering records, documentation, and other compliance activities.

Design and coordinate student engagement, family engagement, and family education activities, including:

Home visits for newly enrolled and current students, as appropriate;

Workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issues;

Support Principal, Deans, and teachers when discipline issues arise.

Participate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.

Consult with the school’s Student Response Teams to develop comprehensive supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors.

Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning day and overnight trips.

Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students.

Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture by discussing character education with students.

Meet with parents (English and Spanish-speaking) regularly regarding student issues.

Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with students, staff, and families.

Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff.

Ensure a safe, positive environment in group and one-on-one counseling sessions.

Commit to professional growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Consumer Services and Education Administration Programs

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