Family Social Worker

DREAM; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Medical Health Plans

Dental and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Wearedream is seeking a Family Social Worker in New York City to provide targeted case management and interventions for families of students. The role requires a Master's degree in Social Work, strong engagement in the school environment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with families and educators.

The right candidate will have extensive experience in social services and will be expected to analyze data to determine family needs while maintaining necessary documentation. This position offers a competitive salary with many benefits including flexible health plans and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in case management or counseling.
• Strong understanding of school systems and stakeholder dynamics.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of high-priority families.
• Analyze data to prioritize interventions for students.
• Collaborate with families and external resources.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Bilingualism in Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Tools

Case management systems

Data analysis software

Job description

Reporting to the Dean of SEL and Community (DSC), the Family Social Worker will manage a defined caseload of families with students enrolled at the campus, providing direct case management and targeted interventions in close collaboration with school staff to address social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting student success.

Responsibilities

Case Management & Intervention

• Manage a defined caseload of high-priority families, including attendance cases, McKinney‑Vento eligible families, and those experiencing disengagement or fractured school relationships.
• Provide direct case management and counseling services to students and families, including ongoing check‑ins, family meetings, and home visits.
• Develop and implement individualized intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, school leadership, and student support teams to support successful student attendance and engagement in school.
• Hold ownership for the progress of assigned cases, ensuring timely follow‑up, clear action steps, and measurable outcomes.

Communication with School‑Based Teams

• Partner closely with teachers, school leadership, and student support teams to identify student and family needs.
• Participate in grade team meetings, student support meetings, and attendance review cycles to identify needs, contribute to student support planning, and coordinate family interventions.
• Support teachers and school staff in understanding family context and connecting insights to student support strategies.

Data‑Driven Decision Making & Documentation

• Analyze attendance, behavioral, and academic data to proactively identify families in need of support and prioritize interventions.
• Integrate multiple data sources to inform decision making and case prioritization.
• Track progress against intervention goals and adjust strategies when progress is not observed.
• Monitor implementation of intervention plans and ensure fidelity across stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all case work, meetings, and interventions in appropriate systems.

Family Engagement & Resource Coordination

• Collaborate with families to ensure a positive partnership by providing consistent communication aligned to student progress.
• Connect families to relevant external resources including housing, mental health services, public benefits, and legal services.
• Build and maintain relationships with community‑based organizations to support family needs.
• Initiate and maintain communication with outside agencies (e.g., SCR/ACS systems, foster care system) tied to student needs as needed.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong time management and follow‑through across multiple active cases.
• Engage in regular supervision with school leadership to reflect on case progress, problem‑solve challenges, and strengthen intervention strategies.
• Uphold a high bar for professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
• Perform additional duties related to the running of the school as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a similar field, required.
• New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in case management, counseling, or social services, preferably in a school‑based setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of school systems, structures, and stakeholder dynamics.
• Experience collaborating effectively with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing caseloads and driving progress across multiple cases.
• Strong ability to use data to inform decision making and prioritize interventions.
• Experience using case management, referral, and data systems.
• Extensive experience utilizing evidence‑based therapeutic approaches with students and their families in diverse, underserved communities.
• Experience providing crisis intervention (e.g., assessing for suicidality) with a trauma‑informed and restorative justice approach.
• Working knowledge of state regulations related to child abuse, neglect, and other urgent care issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bilingualism in Spanish, highly preferred.
• A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.

Working Expectations

• This role supports both the elementary and middle school families.
• On‑site work during school hours required.
• This is a year‑round (12 month) position.

Benefits and Paid Time Off

• Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children.
• The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits (parking and transit).
• Fitness and entertainment discounts.
• A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure.
• Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses.
• Discounted school meals through our in‑house Scratch Food Program.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• Access to a professional development fund.
• School‑based 12‑month employees have approximately 48 days off throughout the school year including holidays, school breaks, personal days, and wellness days.

Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance‑based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $79,000 to $101,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance‑based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.