Director of Family Social Work
Quick answer
DREAM is hiring a Director of Family Social Work in East Harlem and the South Bronx offering $125k-$140k to lead family engagement programs and manage social worker teams across their school network.
- Role
- Director of Family Social Work
- Organization
- DREAM
- Location
- East Harlem and South Bronx (New York)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $125,000 - $140,000
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
DREAM is seeking a Director of K-12 Family Services (referred to as Director of Family Social Work) to lead and scale family engagement programs across their network of charter schools. The role involves overseeing case management, developing systems for family support, and coaching social workers. The successful candidate will build community partnerships and ensure high-quality outcomes for families in the East Harlem and South Bronx.
What you'll do
- Build, manage, implement, and scale network-wide systems for case management.
- Lead and coach Family Social Workers across the network.
- Design and lead on-site workshops and programming for families.
- Establish metrics and use data to assess impact and inform decision-making.
- Secure and maintain long-term partnerships with community organizations.
- Serve as a Family Social Worker in founding schools when needed.
What it takes
- Master's Degree in support fields (Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, etc.)
- 5+ years of case management and community services experience.
- 2+ years of team and people leadership experience.
- Experience working at the Network leadership level in a charter schools.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
- Strong understanding of issues impacting underserved communities.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 12 weeks Parental Leave, 403(b) retirement plan with match, referral/performance bonuses, tuition reimbursement, professional development fund.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in East Harlem and the South Bronx, serving families within those specific community areas.
What is the compensation for this position?
The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000, with potential for performance-based bonuses.
What are the key qualifications required?
A Master's Degree in social work or a similar field and at least 5 years of experience in case management and community services is required.
When should I apply by?
The job posting does not specify a deadline for applications.
How to apply
Apply directly on DREAM's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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