NP Baltimore - Social Worker

Who We Are

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child‑serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our Baltimore special education school serves students with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other diverse learning needs in a trauma‑informed, therapeutic environment. Our interdisciplinary team of special educators, therapists, clinicians, psychologists, and support staff work together every day to ensure every student thrives — academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

About the Role

As a School Social Worker you will be an essential member of our multidisciplinary team, connecting students and families to the support they need inside and outside the school. You will provide individual and group counseling, conduct assessments, support attendance, and serve as a student advocate while fostering a trauma‑informed, family‑centered school culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to IEP and 504 planning.
• Connect families to community resources, wraparound services, and crisis support.
• Support attendance intervention efforts and chronic absenteeism reduction.
• Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and families to support student well‑being.
• Serve as a student advocate—ensuring every child's voice is heard and their needs are met.
• Facilitate family meetings, home visits, and community outreach as needed.
• Support crisis assessment, safety planning, and de‑escalation in collaboration with the school team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with COMAR, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Drive cultural transformation efforts by championing a trauma‑informed, family‑centered school culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (required).
• Active licensure in Maryland (LCSW‑C, LCSW, LMSW, or working toward full licensure).
• 2–5 years of experience in a school‑based, child welfare, or community‑based setting.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed practices, IDEA, and 504 regulations.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills.
• Familiarity with COMAR and Maryland child welfare regulations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home and community visits.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW‑C, LCSW).
• Mileage reimbursement for home and community visits.
• Ongoing professional development in trauma‑informed care, PBIS, and child welfare best practices.
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment.
• Meaningful work—your advocacy and support change the trajectory of children's lives every day.
• Mission‑driven culture—join a team that shows up every day for students and families who need it most.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.