Social Worker, College and Career Readiness

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Social Worker, College and Career Readiness

Reports to : Director of Program Operations

FLSA Status : Exempt

Employment Status : Full-Time

Benefits : Healthcare, Dental, Vision, IRA, PTO

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000

Work Location : In-person

Offer Conditions :

Hiring : Dependent on FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and mandated reporter training (Cost

covered by the organization)

Work Schedule :  Monday-Friday; some Saturdays (Saturday college courses and parent sessions)

Position Overview

The Social Worker will play a critical role in addressing systemic challenges faced by students from underserved communities as they transition through high school, college, and career pathways. This role focuses on providing counseling, case management, and advocacy to ensure students have the emotional, social, and practical resources they need to succeed.

Under the supervision of the Director of Program Operations, the Social Worker will work closely with students, families, school staff, and community partners to create individualized plans for personal, academic, and career development. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a supportive, inclusive environment.

Our work culture is collaborative, student-centered, and community forward. Neighborhood Learning Alliance is looking for a candidate that can guide students towards creating college and career goals, manage community partnerships, increase work experience opportunities, meet deadlines, and mentor high school students and / or program graduates enrolled in their first and second year of college.

Job Responsibilities :

• Student Support Services

Provide individual and group counseling focused on personal, academic, and social development.

Guide students through college and job application processes, including resume writing and interview preparation.

Maintain accurate, confidential case files and track student progress.

Establish relationships with schools, employers, and community organizations.

Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this

position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use

hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to

stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to

40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the

ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA

regulations as applicable.

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