Trauma-Informed School Social Worker — Team Impact & Growth

The-Children; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Clinical supervision toward full licen

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Collaborative, interdisciplinary team

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Children's Guild in Baltimore, MD is seeking a School Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment.

You will conduct counseling, assessments, contribute to IEP/504 planning, connect families to community resources, support attendance, and advocate for students while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Active licensure in Maryland (LCSW-C, LCSW, LMSW, or working toward full licensure).
• 2–5 years of experience in a school-based, child welfare, or community-based setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, IDEA, and 504 regulations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home and community visits.
• 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 and 504 planning.
• Connect families to community resources, wraparound services, and crisis support.
• Support attendance intervention efforts and chronic absenteeism reduction.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and families to support student well-being.
• Serve as a student advocate — ensuring every child's voice is heard and their needs are met.
• Facilitate family meetings, home visits, and community outreach as needed.
• Support crisis assessment, safety planning, and de-escalation in collaboration with the school team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with COMAR, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Drive cultural transformation efforts by championing a trauma-informed, family-centered school culture.

Skills

School-based experience

Trauma-informed practice

Family engagement

Communication skills

Education

MSW

Job description

The Children's Guild in Baltimore, MD is seeking a School Social Worker to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment.

You will conduct counseling, assessments, contribute to IEP/504 planning, connect families to community resources, support attendance, and advocate for students while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.