School Social Worker (2026-2027)

BRICK Networks

3 months ago

Newark, NJ

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

2 applicants

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About this role

The School Social Worker at BRICK Gateway Academy Charter School supports K-12 students’ social, emotional, and behavioral development within a holistic, cradle-to-career ecosystem. The role focuses on designing and implementing research-based interventions, counseling services, and crisis support to remove barriers to learning. The social worker collaborates closely with school staff, families, and external agencies to connect students to comprehensive wraparound services. This position advances BRICK’s mission of racial and economic justice by ensuring students and families have the supports needed to thrive academically and personally.

Skills

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkNew Jersey School Social Worker CertificationCurrent Authorization to Work in the United States

About BRICK Networks

bricknetworks.org

Brick is a nonprofit organization that helps schools, community groups, and municipalities build resilient, low‑cost local networks and deploy education-focused digital services. They provide networking software and hardware-agnostic solutions plus hands‑on support, training, and implementation to connect underserved communities. The group emphasizes privacy, local control, scalability, and practical curricula to enable digital learning and community empowerment. Brick combines open-source tools and technical assistance to accelerate community-led connectivity projects.