YouthBuild Philly·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Evening School Social Worker will provide individual and small group counseling to address students’ social-emotional needs, offer crisis response, and support behavior management strategies to maintain a safe learning environment. This role also involves collaborating with staff on intervention plans, connecting students to community resources, supporting IEP compliance, and mentoring students for persistence and graduation readiness.
The YouthBuild Evening School Program (YouthBuild Philly Flex) operates on an evening schedule designed for students who work during the day. This role is full time and the hours will straddle the day school program and evening school program in support of all
YouthBuild students, a typical schedule would be 4:00
PM - 9:00 PM.
New Staff Orientation is held August 13, 2026 & August 14, 2026. YouthBuild Orientation (First Day of School) is August 24-27, 2026.
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School is a tuition free public charter high school serving young people ages 17–20 who have been pushed out of traditional schools. Our program supports students in earning a high school diploma while gaining career exposure, industry certifications, and postsecondary pathways. YouthBuild operates within a restorative, community centered culture grounded in respect, excellence, and perseverance. The Evening School (YouthBuild Philly Flex) is a new program designed for students who are working during the day and need a flexible pathway to earn their diploma and build a career path.
The Evening School Social Worker supports students’ social emotional well being and helps remove barriers that impact attendance, persistence, and graduation. This role provides counseling, crisis response, and connection to community resources for students balancing work, family responsibilities, and school. This role requires strong relationship building, collaboration, and a commitment to supporting young adults in achieving academic and postsecondary success.
Deeply aligned to YouthBuild’s mission and believe in second chances and re engagement Thrive in fast paced, evolving environments and enjoy building systems from the ground up Highly organized, detail oriented, and solutions driven Collaborative and relationship centered Comfortable managing multiple priorities and cross functional projects Bring a strong sense of ownership and initiative Master of Social Work required LSW or LCSW required Highly preferred… School Social Worker certification Three or more years of school social work or youth case management experience preferred Knowledge of Philadelphia based community resources preferred
Start-of-Year
Planning &
Orientation: Prior to the start of the school year, the Evening School Social Worker will participate in onboarding, orientation, and collaborative planning to prepare for the launch of the Evening School Program.
Participating in new staff orientation and professional development Collaborating with school leadership and colleagues to understand program structures, schedules, and student supports Engaging in curriculum planning and unit preparation prior to the start of instruction Preparing classroom systems, materials, and expectations for the start of the school year
What
You
Will Do: Provide individual and small group counseling to support student social emotional needs Provide crisis response and intervention when needed Support behavior and de escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment Collaborate with staff to develop student support and intervention plans Collaborate with the specialized services team to ensure student success, by providing teacher input, attending IEP meetings and ensuring all students receive accommodations and modifications per their students’ IEPs and/or English language needs Track student progress, give frequent actionable feedback to students and communicate student progress to the greater community through PowerSchool Connect students and families to community based resources and services Support mandated reporting and coordinate with outside agencies when necessary Conduct home or community visits when needed to support student success Mentor a small cohort of students and support persistence and graduation readiness Support postsecondary planning and student goal setting Maintain accurate documentation and compliance records Contribute to a collaborative startup culture and continuous improvement of the Evening School Program Perform other duties, as assigned by the Evening School Principal
You: Compensation for the Full Time Position: Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 based on years of experience, education, and certifications, if applicable. Generous time off, school holidays and personal time Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible spending accounts 401(k) savings plan with an employer match Employer paid parental leave, life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability Educational assistance and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and career growth Supportive and collaborative work environment Strong community support and involvement This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.
A Master of Social Work (MSW) and LSW or LCSW licensure are required for this position, with a preference for School Social Worker certification and three or more years of experience in school social work or youth case management. Candidates should be deeply aligned with the YouthBuild mission, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess strong organizational and relationship-centered skills.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, school social worker roles are often competitive because districts and youth programs look for MSW-prepared candidates with active LSW or LCSW licensure, and experience in school social work or youth case management can strengthen an application. For this role, alignment with the YouthBuild mission also matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show school-based support experience and readiness for evening program needs.