Transform Children’s Lives as a Lead Social Worker with The Children’s Guild

Our People Matter — And We Want YOU to Be a Part of the Team

It’s more than a job. It’s a mission we are passionate about. And we hope you are, too. Apply today to be part of our important work, supporting children and families with educational, emotional, behavioral, and clinical resources to help them succeed.

At The Children’s Guild, we provide comprehensive, individualized education and family services that empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our schools and programs are seeking dedicated, experienced social workers to help transform lives.

Why Choose The Children’s Guild?

- Purpose-Driven Work: Support students through direct clinical services and provide oversight of related service providers (OT, PT, SLP, and Social Work).
- Leadership Opportunity: Provide clinical supervision to school social workers, therapeutic behavioral aides, and interns.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside principals, IEP coordinators, educators, and related service teams.
- Professional Growth: Expand your expertise in behavior motivation, crisis management, IEP services, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide weekly group and individual supervision to school social workers.
- Deliver monthly supervision to therapeutic behavioral aides per medical assistance requirements.
- Ensure related services are implemented in alignment with student IEPs.
- Respond to behavioral crises, providing clinical support during restraints/seclusions.
- Develop caseload assignments and monitor delivery of services.
- Document services in IEP and school systems in compliance with COMAR and OSSE requirements.
- Oversee clinical practices and behavior support programs school-wide.
- Participate in compliance meetings, professional development, and parent/community outreach.

Ideal Candidates Have:

- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- LCSW-C (Maryland) with board approval for supervision OR LICSW (DC).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in administration, supervision, or program management within a mental health, social service, or special education organization.
- Strong skills in crisis management, IEP processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits of Working for The Children’s Guild:

While working at The Children’s Guild, you’ll not only leave work each day knowing you’ve positively impacted a child’s life — you’ll also receive:
- A school schedule with no nights or weekends required
- Supportive, values-driven culture of Transformation Education
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Generous leave package, including annual mental health day
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to free financial planning

✨ Join us in our mission to transform lives! Apply now to be part of The Children’s Guild family in Washington, DC.

Together, we can create brighter futures for the children who need us most.