DC - Social Worker- LICSW

It’s more than a job. It’s a mission we are passionate about. And we hope you are, too. Apply today to be part of our important work, supporting children and families with educational, emotional, mental, community, and tangible resources to find success.

The Children’s Guild provides comprehensive, individualized education and family services to empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our schools and programs are hiring dedicated special education jobs.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to transforming children's lives through innovative care and education.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from our experienced mentors who provide supervision and support for your licensing requirements in Maryland or Washington D.C.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to child-centered care.

• Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of occupational therapy in educational settings.

• Foster and assist in facilitating the intellectual and social development of our K-12 students and families

• Implement best practices in childhood and family engagement

• Facilitate social-emotional, child development learning programs

• Provide therapeutic interventions for students with special needs

• Collaborate with school leaders to support children and families

• Document efficiently using electronic health records and school-based platforms

• Engage in data-informed, evidence-based practices

• Master’s Degree in Social Work

• Certified or eligible for certification in Washington DC at the LISW, or LICSW level

• Hold or be eligible for a Social Worker certificate in Maryland and/or Washington DC (Can be applied for post-hire)

• Certified or eligible for certification in crisis management.

• Certified or eligible for certification in CPR/First Aide

• Passion for working with children with diverse abilities

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

While working at The Children’s Guild, you not only get to leave work each day knowing you’ve positively impacted a child’s life, but you also get to experience these benefits:

• A culture of Transformation Education

• Values-focused culture

• Opportunity to learn and grow

• Cigna health insurance plans and Sun Life dental plans to choose from with company contributions to premiums

• Vision insurance

• Supplemental health insurance options

• Long-term disability insurance coverage option

• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance, as well as Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage

• A generous leave package, including an annual mental health day

• A 403(b)-retirement plan with a discretionary company match

• Access to free financial planning advice from a certified financial advisor through Greenspring Advisors

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional development support for continuing education

• Working a school schedule with no nights and weekends required

Join us in our mission to transform lives! Apply now to become part of The Children's Guild family in the Greater Baltimore area, Maryland, or Washington DC.

Together, we can create brighter futures for the children who need us most.