Bilingual School Social Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bilingual/ Spanish School Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Chief of Rehab Services

DEPARTMENT: TECC

JOB TYPE: Full Time

OBJECTIVES: Reporting to the Chief of Rehab Services, the Bilingual/Spanish Social Worker assists students (both bilingual Spanish and monolingual) with learning by providing Psychological Counseling that identify and address the social-emotional environmental issues that interfere with optimizing the educational experience. Working with parents/guardians, teachers, managers, administrative staff and Director along with community-based resources, the Bilingual Social Worker facilitates and implements strategies that promote students’ positive social adjustment. Additionally, the Bilingual Social supports communication with all families by generating written communication in the family’s home language along with serving as interpreter/translator for the program at-large, in meeting the needs of the students and families that attend our program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) individual, group, and family, and parent counseling services to support students’ social, emotional, and academic success.
2. Conduct psychosocial and behavioral assessments, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), to identify barriers to learning and support intervention planning.
3. Develop and implement therapeutic and behavioral interventions to improve student functioning and promote positive school adjustment.
4. Collaborate with educators, administrators, related service providers, and families to create and implement effective student support strategies.
5. Serve as a liaison between home and school, fostering family engagement and participation in educational planning and special education processes.
6. Provide consultation, training, and crisis intervention support to school staff regarding student behavioral and social-emotional needs.
7. Facilitate psychoeducational groups, social skills training, classroom presentations, and therapeutic activities for students.
8. Coordinate community resources and provide translation and interpretation services to ensure equitable access and communication for Spanish-speaking families.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Deliver bilingual (English/Spanish) counseling and social-emotional support to diverse student populations.
• Assess student needs through psychosocial evaluations, behavioral assessments, and data-informed interventions.
• Develop and implement therapeutic, behavioral, and crisis intervention strategies that promote student success.
• Build collaborative partnerships with families, educators, administrators, and community stakeholders to support student outcomes.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups, social skills development, and classroom-based interventions.
• Provide staff consultation, behavioral coaching, and professional support to enhance student-centered practices.
• Interpret, translate, and communicate effectively in English and Spanish to ensure equitable access to services and information.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent work ethic
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values.
• Cross-team collaboration and cooperation
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Social Worker (MSW) from an accredited program.
• New York State Social Work certification/licensure preferred.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written translation/interpreter skills.
• Experience providing individual, group, family, and parent counseling in education or clinical settings.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary commensurate with experience. Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000.

ABOUT NORTHSIDE

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5,500 children and families across New York City each year through high-quality, outcome-driven behavioral health, early childhood education, and enrichment services. With over $34 million in annual funding, Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity, build resilience, and pursue their dreams.

Founded in 1946 in Harlem, Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades, leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support children’s development. Several of Northside’s innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem, setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today.

Northside’s founders, Drs. Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark, were renowned, pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Their belief in the worth, dignity, and potential of every child continues to guide Northside’s mission and inspire its work today. Northside is driven by its vision and principle, “Each Child…First Chance.”

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit www.northsidecenter.org.