PART-TIME SOCIAL WORKER: Lawrence, MA
Esperanza Academy, a tuition free, independent middle school for underserved girls in Lawrence, Mass., seeks a part-time social worker to join our faculty beginning July 1, 2014. The social worker reports to the principal and supports the educational, social, emotional, and spiritual development of the students.
Responsibilities:
- Provides counseling in both individual and group format to students, graduates, and caregivers as necessary
- Develops partnerships with neighboring resources and advocates referrals for additional counseling and support needs
- Participates in the admissions review and new student orientation process, including conducting home visits in conjunctions with admission staff
- Develops and implements an education and support program for caregivers in partnership with the principal, head of school, and leadership team
- Establishes collaborative relationships with diverse community organizations in Lawrence
Qualified candidates must be a licensed clinical social worker or possess a master’s degree in social work, have extensive experience working with an urban population, and be fluent in written and spoken Spanish. Experience in a school environment is also highly desirable.
Hours: 24 hours per week
Hiring Timeline: Position is available beginning July 1, 2014, and will remain open until filled.
Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Health/dental benefits available.
To apply, please forward a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, a resume, and three professional references to:
Sandi Pilt,
Principal, Esperanza Academy
sandi.pilt@esperanzaacademy.org
Consistent with the values of an Episcopal school, Esperanza is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty and staff. Esperanza Academy does not discriminate on the basic of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and athletic and other school administered programs.
We strongly encourage applications from women and minority candidates. Esperanza Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.