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- Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling is required.
- LMSW preferred, SIFI certification is a plus.
- At least three(3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing mental health counseling services that reduces barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing.
- Develop and implement innovative programming for High School Freshman and Sophomore students with concentrations in areas of: Counseling, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Life Skills, Healthy Relationships, College and Career Exploration.
- Supervise part time counselor advocates and provide them with ongoing feedback and support.
- Provide emotional and supportive counseling to high school students, as well as referral services to parents and guardians for outside and community agencies.
- Resolve issues related to attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse and neglect.
- Manage program budget for food, events, program supplies, equipment, recreation, and employee salaries
- Communicate statistics to program funder and agency executives
- Interview and hire MSW interns and staff members
- Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide wraparound services for program participants
- Implement and conduct groups/workshops on social skills, healthy relationships, career development, life skills, and student academic enrichment
- Recruit program participants, conduct intake assessments and interview for program appropriateness
- Collaborate with parents, teachers and administration to improve educational planning for students.
- Partner with staff to support student academic and social/emotional growth.
- Continue to facilitate program activities via remote learning
- Conduct individual and group counseling with students on a weekly basis.
- Provide academic advice, goal setting, and individualized educational planning.
- Provide crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support.
- Connect students and families with referrals for appropriate placements, community resources and treatment facilities when necessary.
- Communicate with families, administration, and teachers about strategies to best support students at home and at school.
- Work with the Community School Director on school wide initiatives to improve school culture and student engagement.
- Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff uphold the policies set forth by the Samuel Field Y (SFY), and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
- Attend occasional evening and weekend events, as needed.
- Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and interventions.
- Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end year reports) and the agency (weekly dashboard).
- Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.
- Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.
- Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
- Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
- Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
- Support the mission of Commonpoint Queens.
- Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.
High School Program Coordinator - Queens, United States - Commonpoint Queens
Description
Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Coordinator of the ACE Program in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Assistant Community School Director.Education & Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employers/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Michelle Nesfield at Please indicate "Program Coordinator - A.C.E. Program" in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.