Bilingual Social Worker

Job Summary

The Bilingual School Social Worker will be part of the Student Support Team at Phoenix Charter Academy. They will work in a dynamic school environment that values collaboration and teamwork. The Social Worker will be responsible for case management, referral management, and coordination with staff, adult supporters, and community agencies. Bilingual candidates who are fluent in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are preferred.

• Internalize the mission of Phoenix Charter Academy and uphold the scholar code of conduct at all times.
• Meet with individual scholars to provide counseling based on their needs, IEPs, or 504 plans to support academic success.
• Create and maintain relationships and formal partnerships with local mental health and family counseling agencies and other partners who can offer services to scholars and families.
• Serve as the clinical member of the Student Support Team, providing consultation and crisis intervention for scholars with and without IEPs and 504s.
• Develop personal relationships with all scholars, conveying the importance of academic work and supporting success in college and post‑secondary endeavors.
• Collaborate with BEST teams and outside psychologists to obtain assessments and higher levels of care.
• Reach out to parents and adult supporters to discuss and address scholars’ clinical needs.
• Manage intake and reporting, including counseling intakes and Medicaid paperwork.
• Assist staff in managing and processing scholar disclosures of confidential and privileged information.
• Coordinate and case‑manage scholars in hospital or residential settings or treatment programs.
• Attend IEP and other meetings for scholars receiving special education services.
• Design and implement social‑emotional support groups based on the needs of the current scholar body.
• Provide psycho‑education to personnel regarding social and emotional disabilities and well‑being.
• Collect and analyze data on social‑work activities to support scholar achievement and organizational strategies.
• Collaborate with the school nurse and Student Support Team on medication issues, pregnant scholars, and scholars with chronic illnesses.
• Support new scholar orientations and occasionally work shifts at the Student Support Center.
• Work as part of the Student Support Team during the summer, including retention and re‑engagement efforts, training new staff, and other tasks assigned.
• Participate in meetings with the Student Support Team to ensure growth goals of scholars are being met.
• Commit to professional growth through feedback, reflection, tackling challenging tasks, and attending professional development meetings and trainings.

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field such as school psychology or counseling is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, including practicum and related graduate fieldwork.
• Licensure as a School Social Worker or School Adjustment Counselor (MA License, Initial or Professional).
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills are highly preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting the qualifications for the role and passing a background check.

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to demonstrate that all young people can succeed at high levels. The school serves students on the margins of the traditional public district education system, including those who have dropped out of high school, who are parents, who have been involved with the juvenile justice system, and who are new to the country. The academy supports students with individualized curricula and mentoring to reach their full potential.

Phoenix Charter Academy is an equal‑opportunity employer and actively works to create an inclusive community. All staff and scholars are encouraged to reflect their identities and experiences, and the school discourages oppression and discrimination in all forms. Reasonable accommodations are provided for all employees and applicants.

• Unwavering belief in our students and faith that they can succeed against systemic barriers.
• Continuous improvement mindset, always learning and embracing feedback.
• Eager to learn…