Family Social Worker (Bilingual)

Reporting to the Dean of SEL and Community (DSC), the Family Social Worker will manage a defined caseload of families with students enrolled at the campus, providing direct case management and targeted interventions in close collaboration with school staff to address social, emotional, and environmental factors impacting student success.

Responsibilities

Manage a defined caseload of high-priority families; Provide direct case management and counseling services to students and families; Develop and implement individualized intervention plans in collaboration with teachers, school leadership, and student support teams; Partner closely with teachers, school leadership, and student support teams to identify student and family needs; Participate in grade team meetings, student support meetings, and attendance review cycles; Analyze attendance, behavioral, and academic data to proactively identify families in need of support; Track progress against intervention goals and adjust strategies when progress is not observed; Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all case work, meetings, and interventions; Connect families to relevant external resources including housing, mental health services, public benefits, and legal services; Build and maintain relationships with community-based organizations; Initiate and maintain communication with outside agencies tied to student needs; Uphold a high bar for professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a similar field; 3+ years of experience in case management, counseling, or social services; Demonstrated understanding of school systems, structures, and stakeholder dynamics; Experience collaborating effectively with teachers, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams; Experience managing caseloads and driving progress across multiple cases; Strong ability to use data to inform decision making and prioritize interventions; Experience using case management, referral, and data systems; Extensive experience utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches with students and their families in diverse, underserved communities; Experience providing crisis intervention (e.g., assessing for suicidality) with a trauma-informed and restorative justice approach; Working knowledge of state regulations related to child abuse, neglect, and other urgent care issues; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; Strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM

Nice to have

New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC); Experience in a school-based setting; Bilingualism in Spanish

Benefits

Flexible Medical Health Plans; Dental and vision plans; Disability benefits; Life insurance; Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave; Flexible spending account options; Pre-tax commuter benefits; Fitness and entertainment discounts; Employee assistance program (EAP); 403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year; Referral, performance, and tenure milestone bonuses; Discounted school meals; Tuition reimbursement support; Professional development fund; Approximately 48 days off throughout the school year