Social Worker, Clinical Programs

Social Worker, Clinical Programs

Salary Range $70,070.00 - $75,075.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Category Administrative - Clerical

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Rise Boro Community Partnership is seeking a Social Worker to join the team at our school-based sites. This is an exciting opportunity for a master's level Social Worker to enhance social, emotional, and mental health services for youth. With an understanding of Positive Youth Development, the Social Worker provides critical strengths-based social-emotional support to youth during after-school program activities. Identifying and assessing the needs of the youth, the Social Worker provides targeted interventions and resources.

The Social Worker encourages collaboration and engagement by facilitating communication with families, school leadership, and social service providers. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Family And Community Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, local agencies, and resources to support the needs of families. Connect families with services and resources that promote stability and growth
• Collaborate closely with Rise Boro's leadership, school administration, teachers, staff, and community organizations to address the needs of students, families, and the school community
• Conduct thorough assessments of family needs and provide targeted support, ensuring that all students and their families have access to the necessary resources to thrive
• Plan, organize, and facilitate workshops and events that engage families and the community, providing education and resources to support student success and family well-being. Enhance community and family engagement, focusing on mentorship, employment, and life skills training

Case Management And Internship:

• Supervise the MSW internship program, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to interns. Ensure that the internship experience develops professional knowledge and aligns with the program's goals
• Work alongside MSW interns to conduct small group and one-on-one sessions with students, focusing on social-emotional learning, personal development, and crisis intervention
• Oversee the referral process for students and families in need of additional support
• Provide guidance to interns who will be conducting comprehensive case management, including the development of action plans, tracking progress, and adjusting interventions as needed
• Build and maintain multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated efforts in supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development

Positive Youth Development Anchor/Lead:

• Serve as a role model and lead in the development of foundational skills including positive youth development, social-emotional learning, and behavior management
• Offer ongoing training, support, and coaching to staff members on positive youth development, social-emotional learning, and behavior management strategies
• Ensure practices are aligned with child development principles and current methodologies
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, participate in school-based meetings and contribute to long-term planning sessions that align with the program's mission

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of social services systems and experience navigating these systems effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
• Experience in providing training and coaching to staff, with a focus on positive youth development and…