Social Worker

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Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to: Provide students with mental health support, SEL lessons, counseling and crisis intervention. Provide students with therapy, medication support and psychoeducation.

Requirements Summary

Master's degree in social work, Youth Development or Youth Studies, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field required.

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Social Worker/Mental Health Coach – COMPASS Program
Employment Type: Part-time
Hourly Rate: $60.00
Work schedule: Seven (7) hours per week, anytime from 2:15 pm to 6pm Monday -Friday.
Location: PS 212 34-25 82nd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372

About HANAC, Inc.
HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization. The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

Job Summary:
The Social Worker/Mental Health Coach is a part-time position. The COMPASS Afterschool program operates 2:15–5:15 PM, Monday through Friday during the school year and 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday during Holiday Camp and Summer Rising.
Social Worker will be available 7 hours per week during program hours.
Reports to: Program Director

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Include but are not limited to:

Provide students with mental health support, SEL lessons, counseling and crisis intervention.
Provide students with therapy, medication support and psychoeducation.
Develop individual and group sessions.
Address academic, behavioral and social issues related to students.
Assess student needs and develop intervention strategies.
Assist training program staff with SEL activities, and DEI implementation.
Connect families to school and community resources.
Serve as a liaison between school and home to improve overall wellbeing and student success.
Provide conflict resolution, social skills and family engagement to students.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in social work, Youth Development or Youth Studies, Mental Health Counseling, or related mental health field required.
Must have experience managing and developing youth program content, staff supervision, and SEL training and coaching.
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with youth development frameworks, SEL curriculum, and DEI implementation strongly preferred.
Bilingual skills a plus.