Social Worker

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement.

Overview

The overall purpose of this job is to provide social services and mental health support to students K-8 grade with the goal of enhancing student success at school and improving their overall well-being and quality of life.

As the Social Worker, you will provide culturally responsive mental health, individual and group socio-emotional learning (SEL), crisis prevention, and de-escalation services.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of the audience and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling and support to students dealing with various social and emotional issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes and records.
• Participate in team meetings and professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Develop and lead SEL workshops for day school and after school programs.
• Assist school leadership with supporting students during key transitions such as arrival, lunch periods, and dismissal. Provide classroom push-ins as requested to work one-to-one with students in need.
• Design and lead multisession psychosocial groups for special populations, such as children with families in transition, students in need of developing social skills, LGBTQ youth, and others.
• Outreach to parents/caregivers as needed, obtain consents for service and child histories, and provide information, counseling, and referral to community supports.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards of social work practice.

Job Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• NYS LMSW Required
• Knowledge of social work theories, principles, and practices.
• Ability to conduct assessments and develop care plans.
• Strong counselling and coaching skills.
• Understanding of community resources and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.
• Prior experience in a school setting and the ability to collaborate effectively with CBO staff, school leadership, parents, teachers, and other constituencies.

Other essential requirements of this role require:

• The ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders over the phone and/or office applications. 
• The use of various types of vision, including but not limited to close vision, distance vision, and color differentiation.
• The ability to work in a moderately noisy environment commonly found in business offices, such as sounds from computers and printers, as well as light traffic.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits

• Generous PTO Policy
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, Amusement Parks, etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our Manny Cantor Center Gym & 14th Street Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Reward

Limitations and Disclaimers

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Educational Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about Educational Alliance, please visit https://edalliance.org.