<p>School Social Worker- Hillcrest Academy South JobID: 343</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Support Staff - Certificated/School Social Worker</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/31/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Hillcrest Academy - South Campus</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>09/01/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>08/28/2026</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Union County Educational Services Commission</p> <p>Hillcrest Academy - South Campus</p> <p>Scotch Plains, New Jersey</p> <p>Union County Educational Services Commission is a public school district in Westfield, NJ that was established to provide cost-effective educational programs and services for the twenty-one school districts located in Union County. The Commission is currently seeking a full-time School Social Worker to fill a replacement position at Hillcrest Academy South Campus.. This innovative alternative secondary program was developed to provide highly supportive and individualized academic programs to at-risk students who were unable to achieve success in the traditional school environment. Responsibilities include assisting with academic scheduling, attendance, and progress monitoring; providing individual and group counseling; coordinating referrals to local and state agencies; assisting with college/career preparation; and serving as liaison between home, school, and community.</p> <p>Description:</p> <ul> <li>Available: September 1, 2026 </li><li>Full-Time, 12-Month Position </li><li>Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits </li><li>New Jersey State Pension Enrollment </li><li>Paid Sick, Personal, and Vacation Time </li><li>Salary: $62,345-101,280 (based on experience) </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in Social Work from an Accredited University </li><li>New Jersey Department of Education School Social Worker Certificate </li><li>Effective Interpersonal, Communication, and Clinical skills </li><li>Experience working in urban education and/or alternative high school settings preferred. </li></ul> <p>Please complete the online application in its entirety to be considered for an interview.</p> <p>Thank you for your interest</p>