Social Worker

Partnership with Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

20 days paid vacation

Job summary

Partnership with Children seeks a licensed social worker (LMSW) to provide on-site counseling and case management in New York City public schools serving high-need youth. You will collaborate with school staff, engage with the school community, and support students and families in crisis.

Opportunities to supervise social work interns may be available. Ideal candidates have at least one year of school-based experience, strong relationships with students and families, and a flexible,

Qualifications

• Must be NY LMSW.
• Experience in school settings preferred.
• Strong communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and case management
• Facilitate group counseling (individually or with co-facilitator)
• 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
• Support students and families in crisis
• May have opportunity to supervise social work interns
• Conduct home visits
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bilingual Spanish

Experience in school settings

Flexible and can-do attitude

Education

New York State LMSW from an accredited school of social work

Job description

Partnership with Children works in New York City public schools most impacted by the effects of poverty and trauma, to provide critical social and emotional supports for the hardest-to-reach youth and to systematically build schools that are safe, successful and conducive to learning. Social Workers provide ongoing support to students, families and school community. Social Workers have an on-site Partnership with Children supervisor. Supervision hours count toward LCSW requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and case management


• Facilitate group counseling (individually or with co-facilitator)


• 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


• Support students and families in crisis


• May have opportunity to task supervise social work interns


• Conduct home visits


• 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


• At least one year's experience in school setting, strong experience working with students and families preferred


• Work in fast-paced environment, flexible and can-do attitude


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office


• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus


• Must be able to pass criminal background check and clearance by NYC Department of Education

Hours

• Full-time, occasional weeknight hours


• Year-round position (summer location and duties may vary)

Salary and Benefits

$55k-$72k annually, commensurate to credentials and experience. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and twenty days paid vacation per year.

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.