Social Worker, Mental Health

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 nd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372

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.

The Social Worker/Mental Health Coach is a part-time position
. The COMPASS After school 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

• 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.

• 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.