Social Work Director

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Partnership With Children (PWC) is seeking a Social Work Director to lead staff in school buildings across New York City, overseeing counseling services and collaborations with school personnel.

The role involves direct practice, supervision of social workers and interns, and engagement with families and students in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment. On-site, year-round, with occasional evening hours.

Qualifications

• New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work (required).
• New York State LCSW or eligibility within 12 months (required). Supervisory hours count toward licensure.
• SIFI certification strongly preferred, with at least one year supervising interns.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct practice: individual counseling and case management; group counseling; attend school-based meetings; collaborate with school staff.
• Staff supervision: conduct weekly supervision of social workers/interns; ensure quality of notes and plans; develop staff capabilities.
• Community engagement: build relationships with school community; lead representatives; participate in data collection and use to inform practice.

Education

New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work

New York State LCSW or LCSW eligible within 12 months of hire

SIFI certification

Experience supervising social work interns

Experience in a school setting

Data-informed practice

Ability to lead partnerships with schools

Job description

Partnership With Children (PWC) strengthens the mental health and well-being of New York City students by embedding licensed social workers and comprehensive supports directly in schools reaching over 20,000 children and families each year. Across our core partner schools we build ecosystems of support that empower students, support families, and transform schools through trauma-informed counseling, community-based programming, and healing-based arts education—creating nurturing environments that foster resilience, learning, and opportunity Social Work Directors are the lead supervisors for Partnership staff in the school building. Each Social Work Director has the support of a supervisor on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

Direct practice

• Provide individual counseling and case management
• Facilitate large and small group counseling (individually or with co-facilitator)
• Attend all school-based meetings (e.g. with administration, guidance counselor, teachers)
• Collaborate with school administration and staff on needs of students, families and school community
• Integrate into and engage with school culture through development of positive relationships with school community
• Conduct parent workshops and teacher staff development sessions
• Conduct home visits
• Support students and families in crisis

Staff Supervision

• Conduct weekly structured supervision of social worker and/or interns and weekly staff meetings
• Ensure all case notes, bio psycho-socials and goal plans are completed and of high quality
• Develop direct reports to improve their practice
• Model development and maintenance of key collaborative relationships
• Ensure data collection is timely and accurate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Commitment to demonstrating PWC’s organizational values of Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Going to Solution, Equity & Inclusion, and Passion
• New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work
• New York State LCSW, or LCSW eligible within 12 months of hire, required. Social Workers have an on-site Partnership with Children supervisor. Supervision hours count toward LCSW requirements and we are able to provide financial support for completion.
• SIFI certification strongly preferred with at least one year’s experience supervising social work interns
• At least one year’s experience in school setting, strong experience working with students and families
• Work with fidelity to model while also being able to implement model according to specific school needs
• Interest in and comfort with working with data to inform practice
• Act as lead Partnership with Children representative at the school and have ability and interest in being the face of Partnership with Children within the school building
• Work in fast-paced environment, flexible and can-do attitude

Hours

• Full-time, occasional weeknight hours
• Year-round position (summer location and duties may vary)
• This is a school-based, in-person position