Youth Social Worker at Hillels of Westchester
Youth Social Worker at Hillels of Westchester
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Youth Social Worker
Westchester Jewish Community Services Hillels of Westchester
Role Overview
WJCS is seeking a full-time Youth Social Worker to join our Jewish Programs team. In this role you will partner with the Hillels of Westchester in providing mental health and support services to college students across several campuses including Purchase College SUNY Sarah Lawrence College Manhattanville University Pace University Pleasantville and Westchester Community College. This role involves individual counseling group programming and outreach as well as fostering strong relationships with campus staff who influence student well-being and campus culture. The salary for this full-time position is $65000.
What Youll Do
As a valued member of our team your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with campus faculty administrators counselors residential staff and others who shape student life.
- Implement monthly wellness mental health and/or skill-building programs on campuses.
- Facilitate support and therapeutic groups for students.
- Lead special event programming for the Hillels.
- Provide case management and appropriate referrals as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation including statistical reports schedules etc as required by WJCS and funders.
- Participate in special projects as needed.
- Participate as a team member of both WJCS Jewish Programs and the Hillels of Westchester
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.
- Deep understanding of issues facing college students the Jewish community and antisemitism on college campuses.
- Thorough knowledge of Jewish culture.
- Experience and comfort working with college students.
- Familiarity with Westchester-based resources available to college students.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team-oriented with experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to travel between campus locations using personal transportation.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant computer programs.
WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About Hillel International
In 1923 Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life learning and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.
Employment Type
Full Time
