Job detail
ASPIRE Program Social Worker
Uncommon Schools
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/22/2026
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Salary
$60,000 - $74,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The social worker provides direct behavioral, emotional, and social support to students with autism through crisis intervention, counseling, and classroom-Based interventions. They also serve as a case manager, collaborating with families, educators, and community agencies to ensure student success and program compliance.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work and a valid school social worker certification from the njdoe. Experience working with students on the autism spectrum and in urban school environments is highly preferred.
postgraduate degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationDocumentationComplianceCollaborationIndividual counselingGroup counselingCrisis interventionCase managementBehavior managementBehavioral assessmentFamily engagementIntervention planningSocial-emotional learningSpecial educationWorkshop facilitation
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Mental health support
- Wellness benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Training and development
- Financial planning
- Dependent care flexible spending account
- Paid breaks
- Paid leave of absence
- Counseling support
- New Jersey pension program