Job Description

Title: Social Worker
Reports to: Program Director, Downtown BK YABC at Westinghouse High School
Location: 105 Tech Place Brooklyn, New York 11201
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt
Schedule: (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 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 in 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.

Skills Required