Per Diem School Social Worker

Per Diem School Social Worker

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Per Diem School Social Worker for our School Social Services Department located in Newark, NJ & Palisades Park, NJ. The position is for 18 hours per week.

The School Social Services Department offers a variety of services to Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Newark as well as nonpublic and charter schools in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. The duties of this position include screening/assessment of students; individual and group counseling; consultation with parents and school staff; workshops for students, teachers, and parents; documentation and reporting as required;

and attendance at meetings and trainings as required. This position will work in schools the program contracts with and requires travel to each school based on schools assigned to the position.

• Master's Degree
• NJDOE School Social Worker certification

Preferred qualifications include one year post masters experience working as a school social worker.

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.