High School Mental Health Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Queens, United States Commonpoint Queens Full time $55,000 - $60,000
Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Coordinator of the Student Opportunities for Achievement and Readiness (S.O.A.R.) Program in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Community School Director. 
Education & Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required. 
  • LMSW preferred, SIFI certification is a plus. 
  • At least three(3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing mental health counseling services that reduces barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing. 

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement innovative programming for High School juniors and seniors with concentrations in areas of: Counseling, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Life Skills, Healthy Relationships, College and Career Exploration. 
  • Supervise part time counselor advocates and provide them with ongoing feedback and support. 
  • Recruit program participants through classroom push-ins, attendance at school events, and referrals from school staff. 
  • Perform intake assessments, evaluate immediate needs, and formulate a treatment plan with students. 
  • Conduct individual and group counseling with students on a weekly basis. 
  • Provide academic advisement, goal setting, and individualized educational planning. 
  • Provide crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support. 
  • Connect students and families with referrals for appropriate placements, community resources and treatment facilities when necessary. 
  • Communicate with families, administration, and teachers about strategies to best support students at home and at school. 
  • Work with the Community School Director on school wide initiatives to improve school culture and student engagement. 
  • Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff upholds the policies set forth by Commonpoint and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). 
  • Attend occasional evening and weekend events, as needed. 
  • Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and interventions. 
  • Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end year reports) and the agency (weekly dashboard). 
  • Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:
  • Promote and implement the Core Values of the organization.
  • Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
  • Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
  • Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
  • Support the mission of the organization.
  • Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to sjeancharles@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Program Coordinator - S.O.A.R. Program” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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