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Childrens Guild
Baltimore, Maryland

NP Baltimore - Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $80K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Childrens Guild Brooklyn Campus - Baltimore, MD 21225Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryNow Hiring: School Social Worker The Children's Guild | Baltimore, Maryland Are you a social worker who believes every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and ready to learn?

At The Children's Guild, we know that a child's ability to succeed in school is deeply connected to their social, emotional, and family well-being.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled School Social Worker to join our Baltimore team and serve as a vital bridge between students, families, schools, and the community.

Who We Are

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of TranZed Alliance — one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region.

Our Baltimore special education school serves students with emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and other diverse learning needs in a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment.

Our interdisciplinary team of special educators, therapists, clinicians, psychologists, and support staff work together every day to ensure every student thrives — academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

The Opportunity As a School Social Worker, you will be an essential member of our multidisciplinary team — connecting students and families to the support they need inside and outside the school. You will: Provide individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to IEP and 504 planning Connect families to community resources, wraparound services, and crisis support Support attendance intervention efforts and chronic absenteeism reduction Collaborate with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and families to support student well-being Serve as a student advocate — ensuring every child's voice is heard and their needs are met Facilitate family meetings, home visits, and community outreach as needed Support crisis assessment, safety planning, and de-escalation in collaboration with the school team Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with COMAR, HIPAA, and agency standards Drive cultural transformation efforts by championing a trauma-informed, family-centered school culture Qualifications

What We're Looking For Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (required) Active licensure in Maryland (LCSW-C, LCSW, LMSW, or working toward full licensure) 2–5 years of experience in a school-based, child welfare, or community-based setting Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, IDEA, and 504 regulations Strong assessment, counseling, and case management skills Familiarity with COMAR and Maryland child welfare regulations Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home and community visits Ability to build trusting relationships with students, families, and staff from diverse backgrounds Strong written and verbal communication skills Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply Why The Children's Guild?

Mission-driven culture — join a team that shows up every day for students and families who need it most Competitive salary commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision Clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW-C, LCSW) Mileage reimbursement for home and community visits Ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, and child welfare best practices Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment Meaningful work — your advocacy and support change the trajectory of children's lives every day Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a dedicated social work professional who believes every child deserves a champion, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to students while connecting families to community resources and wraparound services. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support student well-being and maintain compliance with COMAR and HIPAA standards.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and active licensure in Maryland. Candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in school-based or child welfare settings and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingIEP PlanningCrisis InterventionStudent AdvocacyFamily OutreachClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP Baltimore - Social Worker at CHILDRENS GUILD a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 36% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW-C, LCSW)
Mileage reimbursement
Professional development in trauma-informed care, PBIS, child welfare