Full-time/30+ hrs week

Sbagoa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization for children in New York is seeking an experienced Social Worker to oversee the health of children. The role requires providing counseling sessions, coordinating medical follow-ups, and ensuring a supportive environment for youth and families. Candidates must hold an LMSW and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in social work. The position is located on-site and offers a nurturing work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly sessions to the residents on campus (youth and families).
• Act as a wellness liaison.
• Coordinate and schedule medical follow-up, including completion of consultations.
• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care.
• Monitor and order pharmaceutical supplies for each individual.
• Attend team reviews and present information, as needed.
• Participate in staff training.
• Prepare clinical and administrative reports.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent assessment skills

Education

LMSW (licensed master social worker)

Valid New York State license and registration

Job description

Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese home for children in need. The academy provides a loving Christian environment where resident children are nurtured to adulthood.

Saint Basil Academy is looking for an experienced Social Worker to oversee the overall health of the children using preventative measures, when applicable, which entails care of the body, mind, and spirit, with empathy, respect, and compassion. The Social Worker works closely with the Primary Social Worker, and each Department Head, to manage logistics for the children.

Our mission is to facilitate shelter, protection, love and education for our youth, so they grow up to be healthy, wholesome, well-rounded Orthodox Christians, as well as productive members of society with vision and hope.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly sessions to the residents on campus (youth and families)
• Act as a wellness liaison
• Coordinate and schedule medical follow-up, including completion of consultations
• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care
• Monitor and order pharmaceutical supplies for each individual
• Attend team reviews and present information, as needed
• Participate in staff training
• Prepare clinical and administrative reports

Skills and Traits

The candidate must demonstrate:

• Empathy and the ability to relate to children
• Excellent assessment skills needed

Qualifications

• LMSW (licensed master social worker)
• Must maintain a valid New York State license and registration
• Minimum of 5 years experience

Wonderful, warm, caring and nurturing environment!