High School Program Coordinator

Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Coordinator of the ACE Program in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Assistant 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 Freshman and Sophomore students 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.
• Provide emotional and supportive counseling to high school students, as well as referral services to parents and guardians for outside and community agencies.
• Resolve issues related to attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse and neglect.
• Manage program budget for food, events, program supplies, equipment, recreation, and employee salaries
• Communicate statistics to program funder and agency executives
• Interview and hire MSW interns and staff members
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide wraparound services for program participants
• Implement and conduct groups / workshops on social skills, healthy relationships, career development, life skills, and student academic enrichment
• Recruit program participants, conduct intake assessments and interview for program appropriateness
• Collaborate with parents, teachers and administration to improve educational planning for students.
• Partner with staff to support student academic and social / emotional growth.
• Continue to facilitate program activities via remote learning
• Conduct individual and group counseling with students on a weekly basis.
• Provide academic advice, 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 uphold the policies set forth by the Samuel Field Y (SFY), 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 Queens Staff :

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.
• 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 Commonpoint Queens.
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint Queens 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 Michelle Nesfield at mnesfield@commonpointqueens.

org. Please indicate Program Coordinator - A.C.E. Program in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.