Social Worker
Full-time
New Settlement
Description
| ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION | A pioneering not-for-profit affordable housing developer and community programs initiator in New York City, Settlement Housing Fund, Inc. has worked since 1969 to create more than 8,700 apartments through 64 affordable rental and homeownership development projects. Settlement Housing Fund presently owns and maintains 36 buildings containing 1,979 apartments in various locations, with concentrations of housing and programs in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the Two Bridges neighborhood on the Lower East Side, as well as at other sites throughout Manhattan. We expect that our portfolio will continue to grow. Settlement Housing Fund is equally committed to bringing amenities, programs and services to communities we serve through the development and operation of affordable housing. Settlement Housing Fund is the parent organization of The Crenulated Company, LTD dba New Settlement which was created in 1989 with the acquisition of 14 abandoned buildings from the City of New York. New Settlement has evolved into a robust social service organization offering a range of community-based services in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, community organizing, wellness and other key services that provide important resources to the neighborhood’s youth and families. New Settlement’s success has been achieved through close collaboration with a wide range of educational institutions, housing and community development organizations, businesses, youth development and social service agencies – in the neighborhood, Bronx-wide, across New York and nationally. The programs at New Settlement are supported by local, state and federal government agencies, as well as foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals. |
| DESCRIPTION | JOB SUMMARY: Based at Claremont International High School at the Taft Educational Campus, this full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker reports to the Community School Director, will be responsible for:Job Duties include but not limited to:Maintain a caseload of high school students presenting attendance, behavioral, and academic challenges.Provide individual counseling and case management.Facilitate group counseling/workshops on various topics including academics, attendance, socio-emotional learning, and mental health.Provide crisis management interventions and facilitate peer mediations as indicated.Assist students in setting and reaching both short and long-term academic and attendance-related goals.Maintain parent/family involvement with phone correspondence, home visits, and in-school parent/family meetings.Work collaboratively with Principals, Administration, Special Education Team, Teachers, Staff and New Settlement staff to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issues.Coordinate services with external providers and link families to appropriate community resources as needed.Provide workshops to school staff and parents on variety of areas relating to child social/emotional development.Manage case files and maintain timely notes on counseling sessions.Complete necessary data entry on required databases.Participate in weekly team meetings and weekly individual supervision.Facilitate meetings with school staff.Assist with the planning and implementation of schoolwide events such as Family Night and the Community School Forum.Provide task and/or clinical supervision to up to two (2) MSW interns.Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Master of Social Work required – Licensed preferred.Must be available Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00 pm, with an unpaid hour for lunch and with occasional evening and weekend events.At least two (2) years of experience working with adolescents in an urban environment (such as social worker, counselor, case manager, etc.).Ability to relate to individuals of diverse backgrounds.Commitment to providing affordable housing for low-to-moderate income population.Capacity to work independently and collaboratively with team members.Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and Excel, email correspondence, and database management.Bilingual preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.The ability to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear.The ability to frequently sit and reach with hands and arms.The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Must be able to utilize office equipment such as desktop/notebook computers, copiers, printers, scanners, telephones, and calculators.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Employment is at will and employees will undergo 45- and 90-day check-ins during their 90-day probationary period.NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. The employee will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.New Settlement is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of you as an employee. You may be asked to perform other duties as required.$65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year |
| POSITION REQUIREMENTS | |
| SALARY | $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year |
| EOE STATEMENT | We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. |
| FULL-TIME/PART-TIME | Full-Time |
| POSITION | Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
| EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT | Exempt |
| HIRING MANAGER(S) | Allison Palmer, Evelyn Reyes Delgado, Magdelinne Pimentel |
| LOCATION | New Settlement |