Director of Wellness at Queens Hillel

Hillel International•New York, NY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Queens Hillel is hiring a Social Worker to join our team and deepen our commitment to our model of holistic student engagement. At Queens Hillel, we believe that supporting the whole student - emotionally, socially - is inseparable from our mission to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Queens Hillel supports students from some of the most diverse campuses in the country, Queens College, Queensborough Community College and St. John’s University, and our community reflects that richness. The right candidate will bring clinical skill, cultural humility, and a genuine passion for meeting students where they are across two active sites, three campuses, and a borough-wide reach that is still growing. This is a meaningful role for someone who wants their work to matter, not just within the walls of a Hillel but within the lives of students navigating college, identity, and what comes next.

Requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
SIFI required; or willingness to obtain SIFI at start of employment and supervise in year 1 and beyond
Experience working as a social worker within a community organization such as a school, community center etc.
Experience training or empowering college students and young adults to design opportunities to promote social, emotional, or physical well-being.
Empathetic leadership and a commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments
Willingness to work at multiple locations
Readiness to connect students with support as they navigate diverse issues
A working knowledge of the network of support resources in New York City such as: food insecurity, job readiness and support, domestic neglect or violence, sexual abuse/assault, and financial literacy among others.

Nice To Haves

LMSW required, LCSW preferred (clinical supervision may be available)

Responsibilities

Oversee the Social Work Internship program, as a SIFI certified supervisor, you’ll supervise 2 social work interns
Build meaningful relationships with students of diverse backgrounds and experiences with an orientation toward wellbeing promotion and deepened involvement in Jewish life
Guide and empower student leaders to develop and lead meaningful wellness experiences based on their peers’ needs and interests
Train Hillel staff on best practices to serve our student population and incorporate these practices into our structures and culture
Work with colleagues to infuse meaningful wellness promotion into current Jewish life experiences that help students promote their physical, emotional, and mental health
Connect students with culturally-sensitive services and resources in the community
Establish & maintain partnerships to help students access food, including overseeing our Kosher Grocery Program (in partnership with Commonpoint Queens)
Establish and maintain partnerships to help students access career services, including overseeing the CUNY Career Connect program in partnership with Commonpoint Queens