Job Description
Job Description
Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Social Worker to join the Social Services department at Promise Academy Charter School.
The Social Worker will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone : break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.
Harlem Children’s Zone / Promise Academy Charter Schools Social Work Team comprises 8 Social Workers, each assigned to one of the Promise Academy Schools. The team works closely with the Principals, Administration, and other Harlem Children’s Zone entities to ensure optimal student success. The Social Work team members work to provide support and aim to help preserve families through strength-based approaches. The extent of involvement by a social worker varies and is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, the needs of the child and / or family. Team members provide school-based counseling services, assessments, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, and referral services. The Director of Social Services supervises the team and is under the HCZ Wellness and Social Services umbrella.
We are currently seeking a Certified Licensed Clinical School Social Worker (LCSW) and / or Certified Licensed School Social Worker (LMSW) for our students. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of Promise Academy and HCZ, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and experience working in a school setting with a love for children.
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Requirements
- Master's of Social Work Degree
- LMSW or LCSW licensing
- One or more years of relevant experience is required
- NYS School Social Work Certificate required
Who you are
MSW degree. LMSW or LCSW licensing with a minimum of one year of relevant experience is required, and an NYS School Social Work Certificate is requiredPassionate and mission-driven. Having a “Whatever It Takes” attitude is a must!Documented track record of personal and professional successExtensive knowledge of child development and interventionsExperience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities, including assessment and treatment of traumaExperience working within a school environment or extensive work experience with children in the high-school age groupMust have strong organizational and communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work with parents, students, faculty, support staff, external government representatives, as well as school community groupsPatience, social intelligence, love of learning, self-control, love, gratitude, and a sense of humorWhat you'll do
Lead the school’s efforts in ensuring that students are emotionally supported through strength-based, solution-focused modalitiesProvide individual and group counseling to address academic, personal, and / or interpersonal challenges, as per Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and / or as neededWork collaboratively with Principals, Administration, Special Education Team, Teachers, Staff, and HCZ entities to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issuesCoordinate services with external providers and link families to appropriate community resources as neededCrisis intervention, referrals, and case management services to students and familiesConduct home and community visits as needed to assess student and family needsComplete documentation, progress notes, and reports as required by the state, local and federal mandates and ethical responsibilitiesAbility to plan, organize, and implement meetings / workshops involving a variety of topics and personnelServe as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with the school teamAttend regular staff meetings and professional development workshopsProvide workshops to school staff and parents on a variety of areas relating to child social / emotional developmentParticipates in grade-level, school-wide, and agency eventsIs highly visible and present during school / after-school hoursPerform other duties as assignedSchedule
Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM1 mandatory rotating late-day weekly 10 AM - 6 PMPlease note that schedules may shift slightly during our Summer ProgramBenefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full-time benefits include :
Highly competitive base salariesPaid time offEmployee referral bonusCareer AdvancementNo-cost health insuranceLife InsuranceShort-and long-term disabilityAdditional voluntary benefitsWellness discountsCommuter benefitsFinancial wellness perksAdditional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000, with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance. To be considered, interested applicants can apply directly through the job posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. HCZ is an EOE.
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