Social Worker

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

53d•$45 - $47

About The Position

The Liberty Partnerships Program is a college readiness initiative funded by the NYSED. It serves middle and high school students attending schools throughout the borough of Queens and it is an all-year after-school, weekend and summer program. The program is looking for a Social Worker to work closely with the Case Management Team to assist students achieve their educational goals and transition to post graduation plans successfully. This position is grant-funded. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Case Management Specialist, the Social Worker will: Ensure that every student enrolled in the program has completed assessment surveys and a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for the year Provide academic advising and counseling as needed Facilitate grade transition workshops as needed Assist in scheduling and coordinating events such as educational trips, college tours, parent orientation, career day, alumni day, ceremonies and annual conferences Prepare and sign up students for conferences, extracurricular activities and chaperone as needed Attend orientation and mandatory meetings Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
Familiarity with afterschool and grant programs for JHS and HS students bound to college, and at least 2 years working with youth
Must be able to make a commitment to work the Saturday weekly hours and the assigned summer weeks
Must be able to work in person in the summer during the 4 weeks of the month of July M-W 10am-3pm
Must be organized, be able to work independently as well as a team player
Must have typing skills and must be able to operate MS Excel, MS Access programs, social media and Zoom Meetings
Must be sensitive to deadlines and must be detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

Master's Preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that every student enrolled in the program has completed assessment surveys and a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for the year
Provide academic advising and counseling as needed
Facilitate grade transition workshops as needed
Assist in scheduling and coordinating events such as educational trips, college tours, parent orientation, career day, alumni day, ceremonies and annual conferences
Prepare and sign up students for conferences, extracurricular activities and chaperone as needed
Attend orientation and mandatory meetings
Other duties as assigned