Social Worker ( Columbus YABC High School)

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.