DC - Social Worker- LICSW

The Children's Guild, Inc.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Professional development support

No nights or weekends

Job summary

The Children’s Guild DC Public Charter School in Washington, DC is hiring a School Social Worker to support K-12 students and families with social-emotional learning and coordination of services.

We offer licensed supervision, strong mentorship, and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven team that serves diverse learners. This role emphasizes collaboration with school leaders and family engagement in a no-night, no-weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work.
• DC LISW/LICSW eligible.
• DC/MD social work certification eligibility (post-hire possible).
• Crisis management certification eligibility.
• CPR/First Aid certification eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of K-12 students and families.
• Implement best practices in childhood and family engagement.
• Facilitate social-emotional and child development learning programs.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for students with special needs.
• Collaborate with school leaders to support children and families.
• Document efficiently using electronic health records and school-based platforms.
• Engage in data-informed, evidence-based practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Child engagement

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

The Childrens Guild DC Public Charter School - Washington, DC 20018

Overview

Salary Range

Position Type

Full Time

Graduate Degree

Description

Transform Children’s Lives as a School Social Worker with The Children's Guild

Our People Matter — And We Want YOU to Be a Part of the Team

The Children’s Guild provides comprehensive, individualized education and family services to empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our schools and programs are hiring dedicated special education jobs.

Why Choose The Children's Guild?

Purpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to transforming children's lives through innovative care and education.

Professional Growth: Benefit from our experienced mentors who provide supervision and support for your licensing requirements in Maryland or Washington D.C.

Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to child-centered care.

Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of occupational therapy in educational settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster and assist in facilitating the intellectual and social development of our K-12 students and families
• Implement best practices in childhood and family engagement
• Facilitate social-emotional, child development learning programs
• Provide therapeutic interventions for students with special needs
• Collaborate with school leaders to support children and families
• Document efficiently using electronic health records and school-based platforms
• Engage in data-informed, evidence-based practices

Qualifications

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Certified or eligible for certification in Washington DC at theLISW,or LICSWlevel
• Hold or be eligible for a Social Worker certificate in Maryland and/or Washington DC (Can be applied for post-hire)
• Certified or eligible for certification in crisis management.
• Certified or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aide
• Passion for working with children with diverse abilities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits of Working for The Children’s Guild:

While working at The Children’s Guild, you not only get to leave work each day knowing you’ve positively impacted a child’s life, but you also get to experience these benefits:

• Cigna health insurance plans and Sun Life dental plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental health insurance options
• Long-term disability insurance coverage option
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance, as well as Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
• A generous leave package, including an annual mental health day
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with a discretionary company match
• Access to free financial planning advice from a certified financial advisor through Greenspring Advisors
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development support for continuing education
• Working a school schedule with no nights and weekends required

Together, we can create brighter futures for the children who need us most.