School Social Worker (MSW/LCSW) - Counseling & Crisis

Kipp Inc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

NJ Teachers Pension

403b retirement plan

Transit benefits

Generous time-off and parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a School Social Worker to support students across Newark and other NJ campuses. You will manage cases, provide individual and group counseling, and collaborate with families and school teams to advance academic and social outcomes.

The role emphasizes crisis response, behavior support, and coordination with the Child Study Team; MSW or LCSW required with 1–2 years of experience. Competitive salary and strong benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in counseling and working with adolescents and families
• Knowledge of community social service resources and how to access them
• Understanding of current rules and regulations regarding child study teams, special education assessments and program requirements
• Unwavering commitment to students and their success
• Ability to communicate clearly and to invest stakeholders in student goals
• Ability to establish relationships with students and families at all costs
• Solution orientation and ability to bring a new lens to challenging problems
• A high level of organization skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Serve as a case manager to students with identified special needs as well as for students being referred to the Child Study Team
• Communicate effectively with parents and all stakeholders involved in the IEP process
• Use clinical skills to provide group and individual counseling
• Provide crisis counseling to students and families experiencing mental health and/or social service emergencies
• Deliver behavior management and de-escalation techniques to create a safe school environment for all students
• Implement behavior intervention plans and monitor student progress in conjunction with the school support team

Skills

Counseling adolescents

Communication with stakeholders

Crisis counseling

Behavior management

Education

MSW or LCSW

Job description

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a School Social Worker to support students across Newark and other NJ campuses. You will manage cases, provide individual and group counseling, and collaborate with families and school teams to advance academic and social outcomes.

The role emphasizes crisis response, behavior support, and coordination with the Child Study Team; MSW or LCSW required with 1–2 years of experience. Competitive salary and strong benefits offered.