Social Work Specialist

YMCA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Free YMCA membership

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater New York seeks a Social Work Specialist to supervise MSW interns and provide case management support across branches. This role centers on field supervision, task coordination, and ensuring interns complete required field studies.

Applicants should hold an MSW and NYS LMSW licensure, with successful completion of SIFI, and prior nonprofit youth or staff supervision experience. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work and NYS LMSW licensure required.
• Must have completed the Semester in Field Instruction Course (SIFI).
• Experience supervising staff and interns in a non-profit setting.
• Familiarity with brief, structured short-term counseling techniques and case management.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly MSW intern supervision sessions (90 minutes; some evenings).
• Prepare and maintain records and reports per placement/licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with Site Task Managers to support intern tasks and compliance.
• MSW orientation support and faculty advisor visits.
• Visit interns at placement sites as needed.
• Support compliance and successful field study outcomes.

Skills

MSW Intern supervision

Coordination

Organizational skills

Counseling techniques

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Social Worker NYS – LMSW

Job description

Salary: $40.40 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers - to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.

Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities. To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact.

Through our talented staff and "LEAP" career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a dynamic Social Work Specialist to provide direct SIFI supervision to MSW Interns placed at various YMCA branches and case management support to YMCA staff who work in the mental wellness and case management field.

For many years, the YMCA has placed Master's in Social Work interns (MSW) in our various youth, family, international, and adult programs. Interns complete site-specific work with the population that they find interesting and with whom they want to gain further experience.

The Social Work Specialist functions as the Field supervisor to an annual cohort of MSW interns placed in sites where an existing MSW is not employed. This position requires 6 - 10 hours per week. They will support successful MSW interns' completion of field study, including successes, challenges, and compliance through weekly supervision.

The Social Work Specialist will also support Site Task Managers with Intern task creation, successes, challenges, and compliance through coaching and support as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead one to three weekly group supervision sessions with MSW Interns, lasting 90 minutes each. At least one meeting happens in the early evening, and at least one during daytime hours.
• Prepare and maintain all required records and reports as required by placement schools or licensing organizations, including education plans, process recordings, time sheets, mid-year reviews, and end-of-year reviews.
• Coordinate with Site Task Managers as needed to support Intern task creation, successes, challenges, and compliance through coaching and support as needed.
• MSW orientation support.
• Participate in faculty advisor visits when needed.
• Visit interns at the placement within the Y when needed.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree or Social Work degree and be professionally licensed in NYS as a licensed social worker (LMSW) required.
• Must have successfully completed the Semester in Field Instruction Course (SIFI).
• Previous youth work, staff training, and supervision experience in a non-profit organization required.
• Familiarity with brief, structured short-term counseling techniques and case management (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, etc.) with various populations - Juvenile justice, probation, foster care, older adults, youth, school-age youth, early childhood, and new immigrants.
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from different backgrounds, working at different levels.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to produce high-quality results quickly and on time.

Benefits:

• The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits, medical benefits, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more!
• Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.