Bilingual Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year
About The Position
Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. The mission is to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. The organization is dedicated to securing student success, pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. The culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of students, families, and communities is paramount. Mastery fosters a positive, open, and inclusive environment celebrating honesty, humor, and continuous improvement. The Social Worker is directly responsible for improving the academic performance and behavioral functioning of the school’s at-risk students through counseling, home visits, direct intervention, and teacher consultation. The Social Worker is also responsible for providing services for students in need of immediate crisis intervention. The Social Worker reports to the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services.
Requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
- At least two years of experience serving as a child or adolescent social worker
- Ability to work well on a multidisciplinary team
- Strong leadership skills
- Excels in problem solving, has a sense of humor, and has a desire to provide only the highest quality services
- Explicit and relentless focus on outcomes
- Master’s in Social Work or similar clinical field required
- New Jersey School Social Work Certification required
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred
- Experience working as a school social worker highly desirable but not required
- Experience in urban education highly desirable but not required
- NJ Licensure as a LSW, LPC, or LCSW preferred
Responsibilities
- Working with students and families to support students’ behavioral and academic success.
- Setting ambitious goals for improvement for students and implementing whatever interventions are necessary to help students meet those goals.
- Handling behavioral health crises that take place in the school.
- Managing child abuse reporting for the school and communication with the Department of Human Services.
- Serving as the school’s primary liaison with outside agencies and providers.
- Serving students who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
- Serving students who are pregnant or parenting. Identifying social support services for parenting students including Department of Public Welfare, WIC and parenting classes.
- Serving homeless students.
- Conducting home visits that support parents and families.
- Coordinating the school’s student assistance program and other school-wide student supports.
- Tracking data on student supports, crisis situations, and pregnant students.
- Conducting specialized individual and group counseling services to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students and improves their outcomes in the classroom.
- Being a visible resource to at-risk students throughout the day.
- Maintaining professional documentation of services and referrals provided to students and families.
- Any other duties commensurate with the duties/responsibilities/grade of the post
Benefits
- $3,000 signing bonus
- 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees)
- Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Mental health and counseling programs
- Annual Professional Development Fund
- Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more
- Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
