School Social Worker — SEL, Counseling & Intern Supervision

Strive Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Seven weeks paid time off

Equal opportunity employer

Supervising MSW interns

Job summary

STRIVE Charter School seeks a compassionate, proactive School Social Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral development for our kindergarten through fourth-grade students. The role focuses on direct work with children: counseling individuals and small groups, teaching social-emotional skills, and helping students participate in classroom learning.

You will collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, teachers, and the special education team to develop

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active New York State LMSW or LCSW license and current registration.
• New York State School Social Worker certification, or eligible to obtain certification.
• At least two years of professional social work experience after MSW.
• Experience supporting children and families with early childhood and elementary development.
• Completion of, or willingness to enroll in, a Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI).
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond calmly to challenging situations and build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group counseling to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or adjustment difficulties.
• Help children develop emotional regulation, coping strategies, self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and positive peer relationships.
• Plan and teach developmentally appropriate social-emotional learning lessons in collaboration with classroom teachers and the specialists’ schedule.
• Observe students in classrooms, identify support needs, and collaborate with staff on individualized interventions and positive behavior supports.
• Provide timely crisis support and de-escalation, working with school leadership to develop safety plans.
• Coordinate with families to reinforce strategies at home and connect them with appropriate community resources.
• Coordinate with the special education team and DOE counseling providers to support students with IEPs and ensure services are aligned.
• Maintain accurate, confidential counseling records, intervention plans, and progress documentation; use this information to evaluate and adjust student supports.
• Help establish university practicum partnerships and supervise MSW interns, including regular supervision, learning plans, and evaluations.
• Support staff learning around child development, trauma-informed practices, emotional regulation, and effective responses to student needs.
• Uphold professional ethics, confidentiality, mandated reporting responsibilities, and applicable standards of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Documentation skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master of Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

STRIVE Charter School seeks a compassionate, proactive School Social Worker to support the social, emotional, and behavioral development for our kindergarten through fourth-grade students. The role focuses on direct work with children: counseling individuals and small groups, teaching social-emotional skills, and helping students participate in classroom learning.

You will collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, teachers, and the special education team to develop