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Social Worker (Columbus HS )

Social Worker (Columbus HS )

Good Shepherd ServicesNew York, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Title : Social Worker / Mental Health Counselor

Reports to : Program Director, Columbus YABC High School

Location : 925 Astor Ave, Bronx, NY 10469

Hours : 35 Hours / Week; Exempt

Schedule : M-Th (1pm-9pm) F (8a-4p)

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 English / 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.
  • 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.
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