Social Worker - Office of Student Support Services SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 72.250 - 112.250; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newark Public Schools seeks a Social Worker to manage mental health programming across the district, coordinating services for student families and staff. The role reports to the Director of Student Support Services and emphasizes collaboration with outside agencies to promote well-being and academic success.

Requirements include a NJ School Social Worker certificate or eligibility for an Emergency certificate and a Master’s in Social Work; LCSW preferred; bilingual/bicultural education

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Social Worker certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred.
• Alternative: evidence of passing OPI/WPT in target language with Advanced Low; degree from an accredited university in target language; World Language Certificate in target language.

Aufgaben

• Manages mental health programming for the district.
• Develops and procures mental health resources and services for student families and staff.
• Confers with student support staff to plan strategies, adapt practices and modify for student goals.
• Conducts trainings to promote mental health initiatives.
• Coordinates meetings with social service, mental health agencies, and hospital centers to develop partnerships.
• Assists staff with strategies for involving families, students, and school staff about mental health and referrals.
• Generates written professional reports with statistical data.
• Maintains and reports accurate statistical data related to productivity.
• Provides support around Title IV grant related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Mental health

LCSW preferred

OPI/WPT proficiency (advanced low)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Social Work

NJ Standard School Social Worker certificate

Emergency certificate eligible

NJ Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Social Worker

Position within the Office of Student Support Services, pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate or eligible for an Emergency certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/.
• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Standard School Social Worker or eligible for an Emergency certificate.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
• New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate preferred.
• The following three options are allowed as alternatives in lieu of possessing a New Jersey Bilingual/Bicultural Education certificate:
  • You may present evidence of passing the oral and written language proficiency tests (OPI & WPT) in your target language with Language Testing International. The passing scores for both tests must be a minimum of Advanced Low.
  • A degree from an accredited university in the target language.
  • A World Language Certificate in the target language.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages mental health programming for the district.
• Develops and procures mental health resources and services for student families and staff.
• Confers with student support staff in planning strategies, adapting practices and making modifications that will assist children in meeting academic, social–emotional, behavioral and career goals.
• Conducts trainings to promote mental health initiatives.
• Coordinates meetings with social service, mental health agencies, hospital centers, and other outside organizations/agencies to develop partnerships focused on mental health.
• Assists student support team members with strategies for involving and educating families, students, and school staff about mental health and referrals.
• Generates written professional reports at required intervals with statistical data.
• Knowledgeable about and adheres to the State and Federal regulations and established departmental procedures.
• Maintains and reports at required intervals accurate statistical data related to productivity.
• Provides support around Title IV grant related activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Director of Student Support Services.

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $72,250 - $112,250
• Employment Period: Ten (10) Months
• Affiliation: Newark Teacher's Union (NTU)

NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer‑paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12‑month employees.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.