Social Worker ( Columbus YABC High School)
Good Shepherd Services
Bronx, NY
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.
About the Company
Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!