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Lead (LCSW) Social Worker (2025-2026)

New York, New York, United States

Positions Report to: Instructional Leadership Team

Start/End Date: August 6th, 2025

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm + some out of school time responsibilities

Compensation: $85,000 - $107,000. Please note that this is a general range. We believe in compensating staff members fairly in relation to each other. We take into consideration qualifications, credentials, years of experience, and one's impact on behalf of the organization - internal and external equity is taken seriously. East Harlem Scholars Academies also offers a comprehensive benefits package.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Who We Are

Founded in 1958 as a children’s reading group, East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP) has grown into a dynamic multi-site after-school program for students in traditional public schools and a network of public charter schools dedicated to dramatically increasing the college graduation rate in East Harlem. We believe that all young people deserve access to an excellent education without having to leave their community. East Harlem is a vibrant neighborhood that has long faced systemic educational inequities, and we work in close partnership with students and families to help them unlock their limitless potential. Our schools and programs provide rigorous, engaging academics combined with holistic support, ensuring that students develop the critical thinking skills, confidence, and knowledge necessary to excel in college and beyond.

At EHTP, we strive to be an agent of change in the fight for racial equity, recognizing that education is a powerful tool for transformation. Through a rigorous, student-centered curriculum, we prepare our scholars to challenge the status quo, think critically, and become leaders who shape a more just world. Our commitment to anti-racism is woven into every aspect of our work—from our instructional practices and professional development to our organizational policies and community engagement. As educators and staff, we continually examine our own biases and identities, ensuring that our classrooms and programs are spaces of inclusion, empowerment, and academic excellence. Read our racial equity statement here.

About the Opportunity

The role of the Lead Social Worker is to develop, coordinate, and deliver a range of youth and family centered interventions for students and families in a developmentally, socially, and culturally appropriate manner. The ultimate goal is to lead the school’s efforts to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. The School Social Worker will collaborate with students, parents, and members of the school staff and will be supervise two other school social workers.  

What Qualifies You

  • You hold yourself to high professional and ethical standards.
  • You enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities
  • You believe that every student can and will learn when provided with a quality education
  • You have demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally at-risk students
  • You are willing to be flexible in your role and adapt to school and student needs
  • You are committed to continuous improvement and learning through professional development
  • You have strong clinical skills and experience providing crisis intervention and short-term treatment to children and their families
  • You have a minimum of three-year’s experience in relevant educational positions
  • You have a Master’s Degree, or higher
  • LCSW certification is required
  • Spanish-speaking proficiency a plus
  • Experience as a school Social Worker providing counseling and supervising LMSWs is required

Please note that many do not meet 100% of the desired qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to still apply. 

Areas of Leadership

  • Clinical Direct Practice & Supervision
    • Implement a proactive counseling program by conducting individual and group counseling (both IEP and non-mandated sessions) that support the academic and behavioral philosophies of East Harlem Scholars Academies
    • Provide crisis intervention, when needed, to ensure the safety of all students
    • Conduct bio-psycho-social intakes and preliminary assessments and when appropriate, make referrals for psychological and psychiatric evaluations
    • Use evidence-based practices to effectively develop short-term and long-term treatment and intervention plans for students.
    • Provide counseling and support for families
    • Supervise LMSWs to develop and ensure appropriate and strong practice 
  • Academic and Behavioral Support
    • Support students, families and faculty, when appropriate, in the creation, coordination and implementation of written behavioral intervention plans
    • Serve as a member of the special education team by attending IEP meetings and progress monitor counseling goals
  • School Support
    • Work closely with the Director of School Culture & Family Engagement to create and maintain a culture of excellence for all students.
    • Contribute to school and staff morale by organizing school-wide events
    • Maintain close collaborative relationships with teachers and staff in order to provide feedback and psycho-education on how to work with all students’ needs
    • Lead school workshops for students and families in order to support social and emotional development and proactively address issues
  • Engagement and Support
    • Work with the administration team to build positive relationships with families and engage them in their students’ education.
    • Cultivate new relationships with community partners and collaborate with existing partnerships in order to help support the school, students, and their families

Overview of the Hiring Process

  • Application
  • Phone Interview
  • Demo Counseling Session + In-Person Interview
  • Clinical Interview
  • References
  • Decision

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