A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
High School Social Worker
Map Academy Charter School
Map Academy Charter School - Plymouth, Massachusetts Job Details
Job ID:
5844740
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Job Description
Looking for a change? We're searching for unicorns to join our incredible, growing team. Map Academy's faculty and staff are open-minded, forward-thinking, collaborative lifelong learners who thrive in a fast-paced, iterative atmosphere. Our Social Workers are crucial members of our extensive Student Support Team, providing the wide range of support our students need to reach their personal and academic goals. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of youth development and trauma-informed practices, and experience navigating school-based and/or other organizational systems in order to support disconnected youth and young adults in accessing the resources they need to thrive.
Do you have:
The ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships with a wide variety of students, families, community members, and peers?
Persistence, zeal, humor, and an entrepreneurial spirit that will make you an important part of an innovative mission-driven school?
The belief that every student can succeed, along with the drive and patience to provide relentless support to help students overcome barriers and forge pathways to success?
A commitment to contributing meaningfully to an inclusive and diverse school community?
The creative energy and drive to wear multiple hats as part of a mission-driven team?
Do you:
Take initiative, go above and beyond expectations to achieve exceptional outcomes and results?
Exhibit calmness under pressure, and resilience in overcoming setbacks?
Thrive in an innovative, collaborative atmosphere in which failures are opportunities to learn and grow?
Possess a strong background working with youth who have been failed by other systems?
Exhibit a strong work ethic, flexibility and enthusiasm?
Map is a phenomenal place to work. Top salary and extensive benefits package, including Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental & vision insurance; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment assistance; relocation allowance; wellness benefit; healthcare & dependent care FSA; longevity & renewal bonuses; 403b & professional development opportunities. Salary and previously accrued paid time off carryover negotiable based on experience & qualifications. Position is part of Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System (MTRS). Endless opportunities for growth & advancement in a supportive, collaborative (and happy!) environment.
