Urban School Social Worker & Counseling Specialist

Brilla Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

403(b) & 401(k) retirement plans

Professional development

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Brilla Schools, a Bronx-based K-8 network, hires a Social Worker to provide counseling per IEPs, collaborate with teachers and families, and support Tier II/III interventions for students. The role emphasizes a holistic approach to student health, MTSS collaboration, and crisis response, within a mission-driven school culture.

The position requires an LCSW or LMSW and at least two years of urban school counseling experience, offering competitive pay and strong professional development

Qualifications

• LCSW or LMSW required (Supervision provided as needed).
• Minimum of two years of counseling experience, preferably in an urban elementary or middle school setting.
• Dedication to Brilla Schools' educational mission and strong communication andorganizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mandated and at-risk individual and group counseling for academic, personal, and interpersonal challenges.
• Collaborate with the MTSS team to determine and create tiered intervention plans for scholars.
• Lead counseling strategies for discipline, social and emotional development, and conflict mediation.
• Form partnerships with community-based organizations to provide social and emotional support.
• Maintain clinical records and document student interactions and counseling schedules.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior management

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal relations

MTSS collaboration

Education

LCSW or LMSW

Job description

Brilla Schools, a Bronx-based K-8 network, hires a Social Worker to provide counseling per IEPs, collaborate with teachers and families, and support Tier II/III interventions for students. The role emphasizes a holistic approach to student health, MTSS collaboration, and crisis response, within a mission-driven school culture.

The position requires an LCSW or LMSW and at least two years of urban school counseling experience, offering competitive pay and strong professional development