Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year

Mastery Charter Schools • Camden, NJ

22h • $60,900 - $102,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. Our mission is to provide students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation. We are committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that student success drives our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, trauma-informed care, and behavioral interventions.
• Familiarity with child welfare reporting, community support resources, and social services coordination.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff in a diverse school community.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and crisis management skills.
• Ability to track and analyze student intervention data to drive program effectiveness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-need school environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for New Jersey locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling services to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the school and external service providers, coordinating student and family support.
• Manage crisis intervention and behavioral health emergencies, ensuring student safety and well-being.
• Lead child abuse reporting and mandated communication with the Department of Human Services.
• Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide targeted support.
• Support students experiencing grief, trauma, homelessness, pregnancy, or parenting challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources.
• Oversee student assistance programs and school-wide intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student interventions, services provided, and referrals.
• Develop and facilitate professional development sessions for staff on student mental health, trauma-informed practices, and behavioral supports.
• Serve as a visible, trusted resource for at-risk students, providing mentorship and advocacy.
• Track student support data to assess intervention effectiveness and identify trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall well-being of students and the school community.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level