SOCIAL WORKER, FRANKLIN K. LANE HIGH SCHOOL YABC
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Good Shepherd Services
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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.
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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.
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Notes
Please apply to www.goodshepherds.org
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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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