Maya Angelou Schools / See Forever Foundation·Washington, District of Columbia
The School Social Worker provides direct individual, group, and familial clinical interventions to students to remove barriers to instruction. Responsibilities include delivering behavioral support, managing crisis interventions, and developing the YALC Wellness Course.
At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other.
We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential.
We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met.
We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever!
This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.
The School Social Worker will serve as a member of the Clinical Services Department, which is dedicated to working collaboratively with all school personnel (teachers, administrators, and support staff) to remove the barriers that prevent students from accessing instruction. We believe that every student benefits from having dedicated professionals whose major responsibility is a student’s emotional growth and well-being. In order to reach this vision, the Maya Angelou Learning Center recognizes that incorporating mental health services as an integral part of the school program is critical to the success of our students.
Historically, the Maya Angelou Schools have served students who present with a host of risk factors, and more than 80% of our students report that they have experienced significant trauma (i.e., being the victim of sexual trauma, having at least one parent who is incarcerated, having experienced the death of a close relative). Additionally, many of our students come to us having been unsuccessful in traditional public high schools, have a history of truancy, and are disconnected from the school setting. To that end, the School Social Worker will play an integral role in providing direct individual, group, and familial clinical intervention to YALC students.
Salary and Benefits
Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation salaries are comparable to those of other public charter schools in the District of Columbia area. Part-Time employees who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for medical benefit coverage. We offer a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA, and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental and vision benefits, a 401 (k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service, along with the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.
A Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and a LISW license are required. Candidates should have experience working with justice-involved youth and a commitment to strength-based intervention practices.
Market context
School social worker roles in the District of Columbia are often competitive because they require both clinical training and experience supporting students with complex needs. For this YALC position, a master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, plus a LISW license and experience with justice-involved youth, are key differentiators. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, including 401(k), FSA, HSA, dental, and vision coverage, and tailor your application to strength-based intervention experience.
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