Mastery Charter Schools

Social Worker - 2026/2027 School Year

Camden, NJ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$23kDetected 16 days ago

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About the role

This role works with students, families, and school staff to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource connections.
The Social Worker also plays a critical role in managing child welfare concerns, supporting at-risk students, and facilitating school-wide student assistance programs.
Provide individual and group counseling services to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Serve as the primary liaison between the school and external service providers, coordinating student and family support.
Lead child abuse reporting and mandated communication with the Department of Human Services.
Conduct home visits to assess family needs and provide targeted support.
Support students experiencing grief, trauma, homelessness, pregnancy, or parenting challenges, connecting them with appropriate resources.
Maintain accurate documentation of student interventions, services provided, and referrals.
Track student support data to assess intervention effectiveness and identify trends.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall well-being of students and the school community.
The Social Worker provides direct support to students by addressing behavioral, emotional, and social barriers to academic success.
Why You Should Apply: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

Strong knowledge of child and adolescent mental health, trauma-informed care, and behavioral interventions.
Familiarity with child welfare reporting, community support resources, and social services coordination.
Ability to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff in a diverse school community.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and crisis management skills.
Ability to track and analyze student intervention data to drive program effectiveness.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-need school environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for New Jersey locations.
Education and Experience:

Salaries range from $60,900-$102,500, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
Master's degree in Social Work or a related clinical field required.
PA: Licensure as an LSW, LPC, or LCSW
Pennsylvania School Social Worker Certification strongly preferred.
NJ: Licensure as an LSW or LCSW strongly preferred
New Jersey School Social Work Certificate required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience serving as a child or adolescent social worker preferred and/or providing counseling and crisis intervention in a school or community setting.

New-to-Mastery Social Workers can expect a starting annual salary of between $60,900-$78,500 based on years' of experience and level of education. Salaries range from $60,900-$102,500, with growth opportunities as your career progresses.
Annual Calendar: As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our calendar here.

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!
We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we're on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams.

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