School Social Worker - Trauma-Informed Student Support

Childrens Guild; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Clinical supervision

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Children's Guild in Baltimore, MD is seeking a School Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide counseling to students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs and connect families to community resources.

Requirements include an MSW and Maryland licensure or active pursuit of licensure; 2–5 years in relevant settings; bilingual is a plus. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with clinical supervision toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program (required).
• Active Maryland license or working toward full licensure (LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW).
• 2–5 years in school-based, child welfare, or community-based settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, IDEA, and 504 regulations.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Familiarity with COMAR and Maryland child welfare regulations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for visits.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse students, families, and staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to IEP/504 planning.
• Connect families to community resources, wraparound services, and crisis support.
• Support attendance intervention and reduction of chronic absenteeism.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and families to support student well-being.
• Serve as a student advocate to ensure every child’s voice is heard.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Education

MSW - Master of Social Work

Maryland licensure (LCSW-C/LCSW/LMSW) or in progress

Job description

The Children's Guild in Baltimore, MD is seeking a School Social Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. You will provide counseling to students with social, emotional, or behavioral needs and connect families to community resources.

Requirements include an MSW and Maryland licensure or active pursuit of licensure; 2–5 years in relevant settings; bilingual is a plus. We offer competitive pay and benefits, with clinical supervision toward licensure.