Community School Social Worker

OUR MISSION :

• Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.  OUR VISION : We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.  PROGRAM DESIGN : RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year.
• RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities.

At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.  PRIMARY FUNCTION :

This role is integral in advancing a trauma-informed, healing-centered school culture and developing systems of care aligned with the community school's goals.  ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE :

LMSW or LCSW preferred from an accredited school of social work.   Minimum 3 years in youth development or early childhood programming  Minimum 4 years of school-based social work experience  At least 1 year of supervisory or intern management experience  Familiarity with SEL and trauma-informed frameworks  Strong communication, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills  Bilingual (Spanish) preferred    WORKING CONDITIONS   The position is based in New York City and at times requires travel to multiple program sites.  Must be comfortable working in DOE school buildings and community-based locations.  Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events or training.  Must be able to navigate stairs and carry materials up to 25 pounds when needed.  COMPETENCIES    Demonstrates cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity across diverse communities  Applies trauma-informed practices to support student well-being and school culture  Collaborates effectively with staff, families, interns, and community partners  Maintains clear, confidential case records and documentation in line with best practices  Provides supportive supervision and coaching to social work interns  Integrates social-emotional learning into student support and adult training  Uses critical thinking to identify student needs and implement effective interventions  Communicates professionally and compassionately with multiple stakeholders  Engages in data-informed reflection and continuous program improvement     EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates 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.    We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued.