Program Coordinator (S.O.A.R.)

Agency Overview :

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION :

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.) Programs in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Community School Director.

Education & Qualifications :

• LMSW Social Worker SIFI eligible.
• 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 :

Program Development & Implementation :

Intern Supervision & Staff Support :

Student Engagement & Counseling :

Crisis Intervention & Case Management :

Workshops & Family Engagement :

Administration & Data Management :

Additional Expectations :

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff :

Annual Salary : $57,000 - $60,000.

Non-Union Position :

Location : Martin Van Buren High School : 230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village, NY, 11427.

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 cwitherspoon@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.