High School Social Worker

Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program is seeking a full time School Social Worker to start August 15, 2022. This is a 10-month salaried position.

Come join a diverse and talented faculty and staff at Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and Corporate Work Study Program!

Don Bosco Cristo Rey delivers an affordable, accessible, career-focused college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition to students with limited resources. Every student participates in the Corporate Work Study Program where he/she gains professional work experience and earns money to pay for a significant portion of their own education. In the tradition of the Salesians of Don Bosco, our pillars are faith, family, future, and fun. Our students are motivated and incredibly kind, making Don Bosco Cristo Rey a truly refreshing place to work.

Be a part of our movement. Make a real difference in your community. Join our team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide school counseling services for high school students
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Lead small groups to continue to support students
• Document and complete reports as needed
• Assist in organizing ongoing resources for students and families, such as presentations pertaining to important youth topics, connection to outside organizations, coordinating guest speakers, etc.
• Offer mentoring and suggestions to teachers regarding specific student needs and behaviors
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree in higher education, school counseling, social work, or related field preferred
• LGSW, LICSW or equivalent (Required)
• Strong written & verbal communication and organizational skills
• Sensitivity to working in a diverse multi-cultural environment
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith, beliefs and practices
• Understanding and commitment to the educational mission of the Archdiocese of Washington, the Salesians of Don Bosco, and the vision of the Cristo Rey Network