Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) - School Social Worker

YouthBuild Philly•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Evening School Social Worker supports students’ social emotional well being and helps remove barriers that impact attendance, persistence, and graduation. This role provides counseling, crisis response, and connection to community resources for students balancing work, family responsibilities, and school. This role requires strong relationship building, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting young adults in achieving academic and postsecondary success.

Requirements

Master of Social Work required
LSW or LCSW required
Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and re engagement
Thrive in fast paced, evolving environments and enjoy building systems from the ground up
Highly organized, detail oriented, and solutions driven
Collaborative and relationship centered
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross functional projects
Bring a strong sense of ownership and initiative

Nice To Haves

School Social Worker certification
Three or more years of school social work or youth case management experience preferred
Knowledge of Philadelphia based community resources preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individual and small group counseling to support student social emotional needs
Provide crisis response and intervention when needed
Support behavior and de escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment
Collaborate with staff to develop student support and intervention plans
Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success, by providing teacher input, attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per their students’ IEPs and/or English language needs
Track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool
Connect students and families to community based resources and services
Support mandated reporting and coordinate with outside agencies when necessary
Conduct home or community visits when needed to support student success
Mentor a small cohort of students and support persistence and graduation readiness
Support postsecondary planning and student goal setting
Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records
Contribute to a collaborative startup culture and continuous improvement of the Evening School Program
Perform other duties, as assigned by the Evening School Principal

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate ($50.00 per hour)
Option to enroll in our 401(k) savings plan
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Strong community support and involvement
Generous time off
Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) savings plan with an employer match
Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth