Middle School Social Worker: Trauma-Informed Counseling

Coney Island Prep; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Air

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with match

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Coney Island Prep is seeking a Social Worker to provide counseling and behavioral support for middle school scholars (grades 6-9). You will work with families, teachers, and administrators to support emotional well-being and academic progress using trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include individual and group sessions, crisis response, and collaboration with staff to implement restorative practices. A MSW and state licensure are required, with LCSW/LMSW preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven organizational, oral, and written communication skills and reliable deadlines.
• Experience with children and school settings is preferred.
• Commitment to anti-racism and equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to scholars.
• Observe and intervene with scholars in classrooms; support Deans.
• Lead crisis interventions and liaise with families.
• Collaborate with administrators to implement restorative behavioral practices.
• Refer students and families to community resources as needed.
• Serve as ACS liaison for designated campus.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Trauma-informed approach

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's of Social Work

Job description

Coney Island Prep is seeking a Social Worker to provide counseling and behavioral support for middle school scholars (grades 6-9). You will work with families, teachers, and administrators to support emotional well-being and academic progress using trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include individual and group sessions, crisis response, and collaboration with staff to implement restorative practices. A MSW and state licensure are required, with LCSW/LMSW preferred.