Social Work Student Intern Supervisor

The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA NYC) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Established in 1858, the YWCA NYC is one of the nation’s oldest nonprofit organizations committed to the personal and social development of women, their families, and their communities. In honor of this history, and in service of our mission, the YWCA NYC currently provides leadership and advocacy training for young women through our Girls Initiatives program, and youth development through our Out-of-School Time (OST) program for elementary and middle school students in culturally diverse communities in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

The YWCA-NYC’s OST Programs empower the community by giving children the necessary tools to succeed in all facets of life. This is accomplished through creating strong partnerships with the schools, families, children, and community leaders. We strive to positively impact our school community by providing support to children academically, socially, culturally, and physically through a strong model of youth development.

We are seeking a Social Work Student Intern Supervisor to join our team to provide services at our school- based programs providing direct services to children in elementary and middle school OST programs. The position is from September through June, with potential opportunities for continued part-time or full-time employment. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing counseling services to children and adolescents with different behavioral and mental health diagnoses. This Clinician will be providing group, individual, and family therapies to a select caseload of students, in the school building, during school hours. This Clinician will work closely with school and YW-NYC staff and collaborate closely with their identified supervisor and team and will provide field instructions to 3-6 social work student interns.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct one hour of field instruction per week for 6 social work students, totaling 3-4 sessions each month.
• Oversee student learning, which includes reviewing process recordings, evaluations, and agency documentation.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the needs of clients
• Provide risk assessments with necessary supervision.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling to students and provide psychosocial support in integrated contexts throughout the school day.
• Co-lead social cognition and psychosocial groups and provide psychosocial guidance in classrooms.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs
• Provides consultation and facilitates referrals to appropriate levels of care and specialized services based on the student's needs.
• Deliver clinical interventions consistent with the needs of the student and family, in a safe and ethical manner that promotes and sustains academic and mental health stability.
• Onsite coaching of Interns

Other Duties:

• Optimizes the collaboration and coordination of the interdisciplinary team to enhance the environment of student care.
• Provides family programming with monthly evening Parent Support groups, as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed

• Must have an active clinical license, either an LMSW or LCSW and a minimum of three years of post-master’s experience.
• Must have a SIFI certification.
• Must have 2+ years of experience treating children and/or adolescents with significant behavioral and emotional challenges.
• Effective problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience working with students and families, plus community health and social service agencies.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using a computer.
• Must be able to complete thorough clinical documentation.
• Strong conflict management skills
• Ability to collect and analyze data effectively
• Familiarity with special education practices and policies
• Proficient in psychotherapy techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy
• Ability to work with individuals with special needs
• Bilingual in English / Spanish A+
• Must obtain the following clearances
• The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Sex Offender Registry (SOR),
• The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
• The New York State Central Registrar (SCR)
• The New York State Staff Exclusion List (SEL).
• Criminal History Review
• Ability to maintain clearance of the above throughout employment.
• Must participate in 5-hour Foundations in Health and Safety and Mandated Reporter training.
• Must receive CPR certificate within one month of employment.

Qualifications:

• Passion for working with children
• Desire and ability to work with students with special needs
• Ability to connect with elementary school- age children
• Demonstrates competency in: Group Therapy, Individual Counseling, and Family Counseling.
• Understands continuum of mental health services, referring students and family to an appropriate level of care in coordination with their supervisor (such as: substance abuse services and/or IOP/PHP/In-Patient)
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing strong working relationships with YW-NYC staff, school administration, district leadership, teachers, and paraprofessionals.
• Knowledge of various clinical interventions and use of a collaborative approach to meet the unique needs of each child
• Positive attitude and demeanor with an ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and needs.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• A solid understanding of adolescent-age children’s academic, social, and emotional development
• Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
• Time management and the ability to multitask
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Ethical conduct

Job Type: Part - Time

Salary: $75-$85

Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week

To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses your qualifications and ability to fulfill the responsibilities outlined above, as well as your salary requirements, to [email protected]

The hours for this position will fluctuate depending on the school's needs, general operation hours can range from 9:00am – 7:00pm. This role requires occasional travel across New York City.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. During fire drills, the employee, unless physically unable, will need to use the stairs to go to ground level from the fourth floor. Typing is required for composing emails and writing reports. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The YWCA of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and contractor. We provide equal employment and contracting opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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