PT Social Worker - After School Program (Queens)

New York Junior Tennis & Learning; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,170; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Social Worker to support emotional wellness in afterschool programs across New York City. This on-site role emphasizes student mental health, staff support, and a positive school culture. Key responsibilities include providing short-term support, facilitating group sessions on emotional skills, and collaborating with staff on trauma-informed practices. Ideal candidates must have relevant degrees and experience working with diverse youth. Pay ranges from $30–$41.50 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in child or youth services.
• Experience working with children in educational or afterschool settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and emotional learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and behavioral support to students.
• Facilitate small groups on emotional regulation and stress management.
• Collaborate with Program Directors on student needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Cultural humility

Education

MSW, LMSW, or BSW

Job description

Location: Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan.

Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at nyjtl.org/aces-sites.

About New York Junior Tennis & Learning

For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.

The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long‑term achievement.

Position Summary

NYJTL is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part‑Time Social Worker to support the emotional wellness in our school‑based afterschool programs. This role is based on‑site and focuses on student mental health, staff support, and nurturing a positive school culture. The Social Worker will collaborate closely with the Program Director and afterschool team to implement trauma‑informed and restorative practices, provide short‑term interventions, and lead small group sessions aligned with our Mental Health Skill Building curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide short‑term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
• Facilitate small groups focused on emotional regulation, peer relationships, and stress management
• Collaborate with Program Directors to identify student needs and support trauma‑informed programming
• Coach afterschool staff on best practices in restorative and trauma‑informed approaches
• Coordinate with caregivers and school‑day personnel to ensure continuity of support
• Support the implementation and analysis of pre‑ and post‑program surveys to assess SEL growth
• Participate in weekly reflective supervision to deepen practice and skill‑building

Qualifications

• MSW, LMSW, or BSW with significant experience in child or youth services
• Experience working with children in educational or afterschool settings
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care, social‑emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Cultural humility and comfort working with students and families from diverse backgrounds

Preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in NYC schools
• Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming

Pay Rate: $30–$41.50 per hour, depending on degree and licensure.

Please click "Apply" below, or visit our careers page at nyjtl.org to complete an application. Thank you!

EEO Statement

NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.