Social Worker

4 days ago

Jackson Heights, NY, United States HANAC Inc Full-time

Social Worker/Mental Health Coach – COMPASS Program

Employment Type: Part-time

Hourly Rate: $60.00

Work schedule: Seven (7) hours per week, anytime from 2:15 pm to 6pm Monday -Friday. 

Location: PS 212 34-25 82 nd  Street Jackson Heights NY 11372

About HANAC, Inc.

HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

Job Summary:

The Social Worker/Mental Health Coach is a part-time position. The COMPASS Afterschool program operates 2:15–5:15 PM, Monday through Friday during the school year and 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday during Holiday Camp and Summer Rising.

Social Worker will be available 7 hours per week during program hours.

Reports to: Program Director

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

  • Provide students with mental health support, SEL lessons, counseling and crisis intervention.

  • Provide students with therapy, medication support and psychoeducation.

  • Develop individual and group sessions.

  • Address academic, behavioral and social issues related to students.

  • Assess student needs and develop intervention strategies.

  • Assist training program staff with SEL activities, and DEI implementation.

  • Connect families to school and community resources.

  • Serve as a liaison between school and home to improve overall wellbeing and student success.

  • Provide conflict resolution, social skills and family engagement to students.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in social work, Youth Development or Youth   Studies,   Mental Health Couns eling, or related mental health field required.

  • Must have experience managing and developing youth program content, staff supervision, and SEL training and coaching.

  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with youth development frameworks, SEL curriculum, and DEI implementation strongly preferred.

  • Bilingual skills a plus.

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