About this opportunity
Good Shepherd Services lists this Social Worker ( Education Programs ) opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Title: SOCIAL WORKER, Young Adult Borough Center at Downtown BK YABC (located at George Westinghouse HS) - Only until May 2027
Reports to: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Downtown BK YABC at Westinghouse High School
Location : 105 Tech Place Brooklyn, New York 11201
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt (Mon-Thurs: 1pm 9pm, Friday: 8am- 4pm)
Salary: MSW - $58,000 - $65,000
LMSW - $61,000 - $72,000
LCSW - $64,500 - $75,500
Job Summary: The Social Worker provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops to young adults and assists in implementing other aspects of the Downtown Brooklyn High School Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) Program; collaborate extensively with Department of Education (DOE) teachers and administrators.
Major Duties:
Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
Provide initial intake, assessment, planning and ongoing case management with students.
Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources as well as conducting home visits.
Plan and coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and relevant school staff.
Facilitate case consultations with the Advocate Counselors, Internship Coordinators and DOE staff.
Work with families and DOE staff to assist students in achieving goals.
Perform statistical, narrative and record keeping duties as required.
Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including recognition events, trips and leadership activities.
Conduct workshops on healthy relationships, dating violence, nutrition and other relevant topics.
Develop resources and linkages to meet student needs.
Participate in agency-wide workgroups.
Attend continuing education workshops and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Art/Music Therapy or other related counseling field required. Relevant Licensure preferred.
Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Must have experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
Must be able to work evenings and some Saturdays.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to work cohesively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth, family and community development perspective.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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