Middle School Social Worker

Overview

Brilla Schools, a growing K-8 network in the Bronx, serves over 2,000 students with plans to expand to educate 3,000 across four elementary and four middle schools. Managed by Seton Education Partners, Brilla Schools are dedicated to forming students of strong wisdom and virtue. Our classically inspired approach to education combines a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven learning, and a focus on virtues, while providing individualized support to meet each child’s unique needs.

A national leader in character education and supporting students with varying needs, Brilla alumni have earned scholarships and attend prestigious high schools in the tri-state area. Our staff are mission-aligned change-makers who believe in fostering a joyful, rigorous learning environment, and Brilla offers competitive salaries to honor their dedication. We prepare students to excel in high school, college, and beyond.

Position Overview The Social Worker provides direct counseling services to students according to their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Supervised by the Assistant Principal of Student Services, the Social Worker fosters a safe, joyful, and nurturing learning environment. The Social Worker collaborates with families, teachers, and students to provide a social, emotional, and holistic approach to student achievement and health. The Social Worker works with teachers across grades to share strategies and ensure interventions for students on their caseloads are in place at the classroom level.

The Social Worker implements Tier II at-risk group counseling and Tier III at-risk individual counseling, and assists families by connecting them with outside resources when warranted.

• Provide mandated and at-risk individual and group counseling for academic, personal, and interpersonal challenges
• Demonstrate knowledge or the ability to refer students to additional services or alternative placements
• Create a proactive counseling program to prevent crises and support an academically rich environment
• Collaborate with the MTSS team to determine and create tiered intervention plans for scholars
• Implement counseling strategies for discipline, social and emotional development, and conflict mediation
• Form partnerships with community-based organizations and other entities providing social and emotional support to students
• Manage, track, and document student interactions and counseling schedules
• Lead efforts to ensure students have emotional support for academic, social, and emotional success
• Partner with students, families, teachers, and staff to overcome barriers impacting academic, social, and emotional success
• Guide teachers and staff in addressing student issues effectively
• Supervise school social work intern(s), providing guidance and support
• Complete necessary paperwork promptly
• Evaluate and re-evaluate short-term behavioral and academic objectives for students with ongoing behavior plans
• Lead discussions among students on behavior, emotional health, and social skills
• Maintain consistent communication with families about strategies to support their child
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians and serve as a resource on home issues impacting student success
• Manage crisis situations and be on call as needed
• Provide support and modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with diverse backgrounds
• Assist with the creation, completion, and implementation of FBAs and BIPs
• Contribute to school culture through attendance at school and Brilla-sponsored activities
• Organize and manage time efficiently
• Serve as a professional resource for school staff in crisis support
• Make home visits and work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Participate in the creation of IEPs, advocating for students
• Maintain clinical records on case-management services
• Facilitate topic-specific groups, workshops, and drop-in discussions to support mental health
• Serve as a liaison and advocate among student, home, school, and community resources
• Be available by phone after school hours as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• LCSW or LMSW required…