Social Worker ( Education Programs )

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Downtown BK YABC in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Social Worker to provide individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops for young adults at George Westinghouse HS; collaborate with DOE teachers and administrators. Master’s degree in Social Work or related field is required; licensure preferred; bilingual Spanish preferred.

Evening and some Saturdays availability is needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Art/Music Therapy or related field required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Experience with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Evenings and some Saturdays required.

Responsibilities

• 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 by identifying obstacles and connecting with resources; conduct home visits.
• Plan and coordinate with Good Shepherd Services team members and DOE staff.
• Facilitate case consultations with 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.

Skills

Spanish

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Licensure preferred

Job description

Title:

SOCIAL WORKER, Young Adult Borough Center at Downtown BK YABC (located at George Westinghouse HS) - Only until May 2027

Reports to:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, Downtown BK YABC at Westinghouse High School

Location:

105 Tech Place Brooklyn, New York 11201

Hours:

35 Hours/Week; Exempt (Mon-Thurs: 1pm– 9pm, Friday: 8am- 4pm)

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 Downtown Brooklyn High School Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) 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 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 and some Saturdays.
• 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.