Director of Wellness at Queens Hillel
About The Position
Queens Hillel is hiring a licensed social worker to strengthen its holistic approach to student engagement. The Director of Wellness supports students’ emotional and social wellbeing as an integral part of Queens Hillel’s mission. The role serves students across two active sites and three campuses, and requires cultural humility, clinical skill, flexibility, and a commitment to meeting students where they are. The Director builds meaningful, lasting relationships with students navigating college, identity, and their futures. Students may face food insecurity, financial stress, career-readiness concerns, domestic neglect or violence, and other challenges. The role draws on a network of New York City resources to connect students with culturally sensitive services and support. The Director also supervises staff and interns, trains Hillel staff in wellness practices, and integrates wellbeing into Hillel’s programs, structures, and culture.
Requirements
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
- SIFI, or willingness to obtain it within one year.
- Community-based social work experience.
- Staff supervision experience.
- Willingness to work at multiple sites.
- Working knowledge of New York City support services, including food support, job readiness, domestic neglect or violence support, and financial literacy services.
- Strong communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Experience working with college students or young adults.
- Knowledge of New York City resources.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the Social Work Internship program.
- Supervise at least one staff member, including the Student Success Specialist.
- Build meaningful relationships with students from diverse backgrounds, promoting wellbeing and deeper involvement in Jewish life.
- Train Hillel staff on best practices for supporting students and incorporating wellness into Hillel initiatives.
- Integrate wellness practices into Hillel’s structures and culture.
- Connect students with culturally sensitive community services and resources.
- Establish and maintain partnerships that help students access food, including overseeing the Kosher Grocery Program with the Student Success Specialist in partnership with Commonpoint Queens.
- Establish and maintain partnerships that help students access career services, including overseeing the CUNY Career Connect program in partnership with Commonpoint Queens.
- Participate actively as a member of the staff team.
- Meet one-to-one with students and design wellness-minded experiences with them.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance, Flexible Spending accounts, vacation and sick time, and family leave.
- Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
- Access to up to $2,000 annually through the Talent Investment Fund.
- Opportunity to attend the annual professional conference.
- Commitment to a culture of self-care, work-life dynamic, and balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
