Elementary School Social Worker – SEL & Student Support

Bridge-Preparatory-Charter-School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Learning Environment

Science of Reading focus

Competitive benefits package

403b retirement plan option

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Bridge Prep is seeking a School Social Worker to join our Student Support Team on Staten Island. The role focuses on social-emotional learning, student advocacy, and collaboration with families and staff to support academic and personal growth.

The ideal candidate has valid School Social Work certification and experience in elementary settings, with skills in trauma-informed interventions and case management.

Qualifications

• School Social Work Certification required
• LMSW or LCSW license preferred
• Extensive knowledge of child development and interventions
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in underserved communities and students with disabilities
• Experience working within an elementary school environment
• Experience working with students at various academic ability levels
• Documented track record of personal and professional success
• Strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with parents, students, staff, external stakeholders, and community groups

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and proactive individual and group interventions and IEP mandated counseling services to support students’ academic, personal, and interpersonal challenges
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Student Support and the Principal to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issues and trends
• Coordinate with Family Coordinator to link families to community resources as needed
• Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and case management services to students and families
• Assist Dean of Culture in conducting home and community visits to assess student and family needs
• Complete documentation, progress notes, and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates
• Serve as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with the greater school team
• Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops
• Provide workshops to staff and families on topics relating to child social emotional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

School Social Work

LMSW/LCSW preferred

Child development knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Elementary school experience

Diversity and inclusion

Communication skills

Organization skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Bridge Prep is seeking a School Social Worker to join our Student Support Team on Staten Island. The role focuses on social-emotional learning, student advocacy, and collaboration with families and staff to support academic and personal growth.

The ideal candidate has valid School Social Work certification and experience in elementary settings, with skills in trauma-informed interventions and case management.