Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools-growing our organization's impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

DREAM Charter School, is seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as our Middle School Social Worker. This role will support the school in addressing the social, emotional and developmental needs of the school's students and families, and in helping students access appropriate resources and services.

Like all DREAM employees, the Middle School Social Worker should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility. Candidates must also value DREAMs comprehensive approach to education and desire to make a lasting impact in underserved communities as part of a growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Provide mandated counseling services to students with IEPs;
• Provide "at risk" counseling services to individuals and groups of identified students;
• Work with students and their families to provide assessment, counseling, case management, and referrals (including mental health clinics, medical/psychiatric evaluations, protective services, etc.);
• Design curriculum and facilitate social work groups and workshops for students and caregivers;
• Provide crisis intervention - assess high risk situations and make immediate recommendations and referrals to ensure child safety, and follow-up for youth as needed;
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on strategies to support both mandated and at-risk students;
• Design and deliver staff/volunteer/community trainings;
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators on school wide interventions such as stress, anxiety, conflict resolution, resilience, bullying, etc.;
• Maintain case records, monthly reports, IEP reports on SESIS, statistical and evaluation reports;
• Lead remediation and extension blocks, as well as advisory, and homeroom classes.
• Embody the DREAM values and ensure that students exhibit the same values;
• Ensure all services are in compliance with mandates;
• Participate and represent caseload at all annual IEP review meetings including report writing and NYC DOE SESIS documentation;
• Support teachers in understanding each learners strengths and needs and supporting appropriate differentiated instruction;
• Support students and appropriate groups of students through intervention programming in accordance with DREAM's Response to Intervention;
• Embrace and use school culture systems with all DREAM students.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling;
• New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LCMH);
• Strong clinical skills and the ability and desire to work in a non-traditional setting;
• 3-5 years of previous school based counseling experience preferred;
• Experience facilitating groups;
• Experience and cultural competency in working with black and Latino teens and parents;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Bilingual (Spanish speaker) highly desired;
• Certified to provide Seminar in Field Instruction preferred:
• Experience as a clinical supervisor preferred:
• Must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment.

DREAM's VACCINATION POLICY

DREAM requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees, including a booster dose. Reasonable Accommodations based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters-it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream-along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM MAXIMS

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.