Social Worker (2024-2025) - Hebrew Public

Social Worker (2024-2025)

Location: 3300 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Start Date: Summer 2024

Network Website: www.hebrewpublic.org

School Website: www.philadelphiahebrewpublic.org 

Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Modern Hebrew.

About the Organization:

Hebrew Public Charter Schools for Global Citizens. 

Our mission is to lead a national movement of exceptional, diverse public charter schools that teach Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepare them to be successful global citizens. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration, academic excellence, and world language learning. Hebrew Public manages schools in New York City and Philadelphia, and also supports an affiliate network of schools in California, Washington DC, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

Our focus on global citizenship is embodied by three core elements:

• The building of relationships across difference, embodied by our focus on racial, cultural, and economic diversity
• The study of Modern Hebrew and of Israel as a window into other languages, cultures and experiences
• Our unique set of global citizenship values that infuse all that we do, described through the acronym OLAM (the Hebrew word for "world"). These values include Outstanding Problem Solving, Lifelong Learning, Aware Communication and Making a Difference.

Our schools help students grow to become empathetic, ethical, intellectually curious young adults committed to solving the world's problems. The network's first school in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hebrew Public, opened in 2019, serving 156 students in Kindergarten and 1st grade. The school will add a grade level each year until it ultimately serves grades K to 8 in the 2026-27 school year. 

About the Position: 

This is an exciting time to join Philadelphia Hebrew Public in its sixth year. Join a remarkable community of educators and social change-makers who are passionate about meaningful integration and global education and are relentlessly committed to ensuring students from all backgrounds attain high levels of academic achievement. We select individuals who share our vision and are willing to put in the hard work to achieve it. We are seeking a driven Social Worker for the 2024-2025 school year that operates with a high sense of urgency and possesses a strong work ethic. Candidates for this position do NOT need to speak Hebrew. The School is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty and student body. The school is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Job Responsibilities and Characteristics:

• Create and maintain an organized system for professional documentation of services and referrals provided to students and families;
• Complete documentation, progress notes and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates and ethical responsibilities;
• Create ambitious goals for improvement and aligned plans for intervention for students who require support to succeed behaviorally and academically;
• Measure the impact of counseling services and intervention through tracking data aligned to the individualized goals set for at-risk students;
• Provide individualized and group counseling services to address specific student needs that impact their ability to be successful in their classrooms;
• Build strong relationships with families to support student growth;
• Manage child abuse reporting, including supporting mandated reports when needed, and to communicate with Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services;
• Coordinate and offer services with outside providers to support families and the school in accessing community resources as needed;
• Conduct home and community visits as needed to assess and support student and family needs;
• Be highly visible and present during the school day to students and staff;
• Collaborate with the school's leadership team to develop and implement the school's social emotional learning program; 
• Work collaboratively with all staff members to model and drive solutions oriented mindset when approaching challenging situations and student behaviors;
• Any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of teaching staff, including participation in staff meetings and school-wide events.

Minimum Requirements:

• LSW in Pennsylvania, with experience serving as a social worker for school aged children. LCSW preferred.
• Educational Specialist I School Social Worker PK-12 (1851) certification required
• Educational Specialist I Home and School Visitor PK-12 (1850) certification required
• Ability to work well on a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in an urban school setting in which students are selected by lottery and not by entrance exam or by discretionary criteria is preferred, not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Salary and benefits will be highly competitive, equitable, and commensurate with experience.  Starting salaries range from $50,000 or above based on experience and qualifications.

Potential benefits* include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Employer-Paid Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Employer Matching Programs
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Global Travel Experiences

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Hebrew Public is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are particularly encouraged to apply.

QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS, PLEASE APPLY:

To be considered, interested applicants must submit a resume and detailed cover letter.