School-Based Mental Health Program Coordinator – Turn2Us

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

18h•$66,300 - $89,000•Onsite

About The Position

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Turn 2 Us is a collaborative program with local elementary schools, the Pediatric Departments of Columbia and Cornell Universities, and the Turn 2 Foundation. It utilizes a social-ecological approach to promote mental health and academic success for children in underserved communities throughout Washington Heights/Inwood, Manhattan and Crown Heights, Brooklyn. It provides targeted interventions for children identified with at risk symptoms or behaviors as well as universal interventions to promote mental health literacy and wellbeing for the entire school community including parents and teachers. We seek to hire a full-time program coordinator who will contribute in program development, implementation and evaluation for students, parents and teachers. The Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Program Manager and in collaboration with physician leads, other coordinators, interns, school staff and community-based organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of equivalent work experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
English/Spanish Bilingual

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or background in mental health, community health, and public health
Experience working with school‑aged children and applying knowledge of child development
Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation
Experience in health education, including facilitation of train‑the‑trainer sessions
Experience in classroom teaching, group facilitation, and youth engagement
Strong background in implementing health promotion programs and managing platforms for dissemination
Experience providing support to students and staff during challenging or escalated situations.
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
Graduate degree and/or pursuing master’s degree in social work, Public Health or equivalent

Responsibilities

Contribute in program development, implementation and evaluation for students, parents and teachers.
Work under the direction of the Program Manager and in collaboration with physician leads, other coordinators, interns, school staff and community-based organizations.