Bilingual Social Work Assistant
Full-Time | 45 Weeks | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
ACDS Westchester – Scarsdale, NY

ACDS Westchester, located in Scarsdale, NY, proudly provides preschool special education services to children with a range of developmental needs from Westchester and surrounding counties. With a focus on inclusive education, individualized support, and family partnership, we create nurturing environments where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.

We are currently seeking a Bilingual Social Work Assistant to join our dedicated team. This full-time, school-year (45-week) position is essential in supporting our Spanish-speaking families — ensuring that language is never a barrier to connection, understanding, or opportunity.

If you’re someone who values meaningful relationships, community impact, and being part of something bigger, this is your chance to help change lives in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do:

Under the supervision of the Principal or designee, you’ll serve as a vital link between Spanish-speaking families and the ACDS team, ensuring clear communication, cultural understanding, and strong relationships across home and school settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Translate during informal teacher/family meetings, classroom interactions, and clinical sessions.
• Provide in-person support and translation at Back to School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, IFSP/CPSE meetings, and other key events.
• Translate written materials including teacher notes, school handouts, evaluations, summaries, and reports from English to Spanish.
• Conduct intake meetings and support bilingual families through the Early Intervention (EI) and CPSE/CSE transition process.
• Assist families in accessing community supports such as food drives, mental health services, or advocacy resources.
• Coordinate and support events such as parent support groups, caregiver workshops, and seasonal family programs.
• Collaborate with social workers on special events like Special Friends Day, Sibling Day, Father’s Breakfast, and Graduation.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in line with FERPA, HIPAA, and agency standards.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and participate in required training, including CPR and Department of Health (DOH) onboarding sessions.

What You Bring:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Full fluency in spoken and written Spanish.
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• A friendly, collaborative spirit and a deep respect for diverse families.
• Excellent organization and follow-through.
• A desire to be part of a supportive, child-focused team.

Why Work at ACDS?

Working at ACDS is more than just a job — it’s a calling. As part of our team, you’ll experience:

Concrete Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Paid school holidays and breaks
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off and sick days
• Professional development and training opportunities

Meaningful Perks:

• A close-knit, supportive team environment
• A mission-driven agency that puts families and children first
• Opportunities to grow within the organization
• Daily reminders that the work you do matters — to families, to children, and to your community

Make a difference. Be a voice. Build community.
Apply today and help ACDS Westchester continue to bring hope, inclusion, and opportunity to every child we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person