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SOCIAL WORKER, FRANKLIN K. LANE HIGH SCHOOL YABC
Good Shepherd Services
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Post Date: May 01, 2012
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: - n/a -
Location: US - New York - Brooklyn
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Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Social Worker provides individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, attendance outreach, and workshops to young adults and assists in implementing other aspects of the Franklin K Lane High School Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) Program; collaborate extensively with Department of Education (DOE) teachers and administrators.

MAJOR DUTIES:
•        Provide initial intake, assessment, planning and ongoing case management with students.
•        Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
•        Provide crisis intervention as needed.
•        Conduct workshops on life skills, study habits, goal setting and related issues.
•        Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources as well as conducting home visits.
•        Develop resources and linkages to meet student needs.
•        Work with families and DOE staff to assist students in achieving goals.
•        Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including recognition events and leadership activities.
•        Coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and relevant school staff.
•        Perform statistical, narrative and record keeping duties as required.

Skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
•        Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
•        Must have experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups; prior experience in a school setting preferred.
•           Must be able to work 1 pm to 9 pm (Monday –Thursday) and some Saturdays.
•        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•        Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.


Notes
Please apply to www.goodshepherds.org


Contact Details
Name: Asante Laing
Address: 999 Jamaica Avenue
City: Brooklyn
State/Province: New York
Zipcode: 11236
Country: United States
URL: http://goodshepherds.org







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