Senior Social Worker
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Senior Social Worker
BELA Charter School
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School (BELA) an allgirls high school located in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn focused on SISTERHOOD SCHOLARSHIP STRENGTH and SERVICE is deeply committed to a 100 of our students completing college. Founded on the belief that academic and life preparation is equally as important; each BELA young woman will embark on her own personal and intellectual journey. Students will empower and uplift while respectfully questioning norms to develop their own identities within their rich cultures and communities. This unique learning environment is designed for educators who are intrigued and motivated by the potential that exist within each of our Bedford Stuyvesant young women and thrives in a startup atmosphere where outcomes are clearly defined but allows for creativity and risk taking as we define the process to meeting our goals as a school community.
BELA will serve a cohort of students from grade 9 through grade 12. Each grade will have approximately 65 young women; at capacity the entire school community will serve a little more than 250 students.
The Role
The Senior Social Worker role will provide administrative clinical and other support to help ensure BELA runs smoothly. This person is a member of BELAs Leadership Team.
The position is a fulltime 12 month position with a July 7 2025 start date.
Responsibilities:
Team Management
Refine standard operating procedures of the social work team and find new ways to improve quality and efficiency of social work services provided to the school community including individual counseling group work family engagement and staff support around student development and social emotional growth.
Norm BELA approaches to clinical work for both clinicians and interns as needed
For example: mediations note taking ACS protocols suicidal ideation etc.
Coordinate and lead community in times of student crisis & challenging situations along with worldwide events/crises
Collaborate on individualized student success plans with Dean of EmpowerMEnt & IB Coordinators
Support and lead the student life team in facilitating at least 3 major school cultural events or student centered celebrations
Work with other school staff to coordinate support for various student needs (interventions behavior plans mental health supports behavior response plans hospitalizations etc.
Coordinate SW internship program and supervise experiences
Support current social work staff in obtaining SIFI certification.
- Facilitate weekly Student Life Team meetings
- Represent the student life team at any senior level meetings
Administrative
Plan and facilitate team trainings and annualreflection meetings
Hire and effectively lead the onboarding process for new team members
Support provide feedback and refine our wholeschool Power Group (SEL) Curriculum
Along with Social Work Team facilitate and teach protocols for Grade Team Meetings
Serve as the social work representative on the MTSS team
Develop and maintain partnerships with mental health organizations that the team can refer students and families to
Coordinate along with the social work team the delivery and evaluation of various annual assessments using them to inform work
Ensure effective note taking practices and procedures within the team
Coordinate data collection for various purposes including board reporting
Grade Social Worker & Power Group Facilitator
Serve as the lead social worker for cohort of students
Facilitate Power Groups using group processes and established content to build coping skills enhance selfesteem and reduce isolation of students
For high risk/need students advocate for appropriate services for students and their families
Consult and collaborate with staff and outside providers on behalf of students and their families
Effectively plan implement and evaluate programs that promote student and family success
Use knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home school and community to intervene for student success via such practices as assessment crisis intervention home visits conflict resolution individual and group counseling consultation program development dropout prevention and coordination of school and community services
Serve as a point of contact for outside organizations working with students and their families
Qualifications
LMSW or higher social work clinical licensure required
Bilingual ideal
SIFI certification ideal
Experience with transformative and/or restorative justice principles and/or practices
Ability to work on multiple projects and respond to requests and deadlines in an accurate and timely manner
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment in resolving problems
Demonstrated professionalism working with educators administrators students and families
Experience with developing and implementing behavior plans and interventions
Attention to detail and accuracy in recording incidents
A firm understanding of social emotional and behavioral issues
Strengthsbased solutiondriven problem solver
Ability to use technology effectively
Three years or more of working directly with youth in a traditionally underserved community required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Successful record of prior employment preferably in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn
Commitment to strengthening your practice through independent study of professional literature and participation in workshops seminars conferences and/or advanced course work
Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition a comprehensive benefits package is included.
AntiDiscrimination Policy and Commitment to Diversity
BELA seeks individuals of all religious ethnic and racial backgrounds sexual and gender identities to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. This job description reflects BELAs assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts managements right to assign reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
