Social Worker
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Posted on:
19-09-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Want to impact girls development through transformative advocacy and direct service Interested in effecting change to increase opportunities for all girls If you are looking to join our team of dynamic professionals who thrive on empowering a new generation of leaders we want to hear from you. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is hiring!
We have an immediate need for a part-time non-exempt Social Worker to serve as a resource for the Center-Based Programs by assessing the social-emotional needs strengths and support systems to set goals for empowerment and improved well-being. The pay rate for this position is $28.20 per hour. As a part-time role the Social Worker is eligible to participate in some of the organizations paid leave programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW (What were looking for)
As a member of the Center-Based Programs department the Social Worker manages the organizations implementation of positive behavioral supports and interventions with the staff girls and parents. This role involves direct intervention with K-12 youth monitoring organizational trends in behaviors and mental health impacts and supporting opportunities that promote mental and physical well-being in youth. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer the Social Worker is a vital resource in implementing healthy approaches to assist participants in leading productive and fulfilling lives. This part-time work schedule will be between 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday - Friday totaling 15.0 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES (What youll be achieving)
At a minimum the Social Worker will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:
- Assess the social-emotional needs of children and make referrals for services and support to them and their families.
- Collaborate with the team to establish partnerships with community organizations.
- Attend meetings with the organizations partners such as school districts local mental health agencies local social services etc. as requested.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff around behavior management and youth well-being.
- Provide behavioral support and intervention to staff for youth in programs.
- Create opportunities to educate youth about mental and physical well-being.
- Facilitate outreach to youth at the Lynn center about their services and build relationships with them.
- Travel within the greater Lynn community to provide direct outreach and engagement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (What youll bring along)
Education: Bachelors degree in Social Work from an accredited university. The educational requirement may be substituted with four years of relevant experience.
Experience: Minimum of two years of post-graduate direct service-related experience with youth.
Qualifications: To be optimally successful in this role the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience providing direct support or intervention services to K-12 youth in a structured environment.
- Familiar with youth mental health and wellness trends including the ability to recognize behavioral patterns and identify needs for early intervention.
- Proven ability to build rapport gain trust and foster positive relationships with youth families and staff.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging effectively with students parents/guardians and school staff.
- Ability to collaborate across the organization and externally with community partners and schools to connect youth and families with appropriate resources.
- Capacity to travel locally throughout the Lynn community and surrounding areas to engage with youth families partners and other stakeholders as needed.
- Experience with behavior management using an emphatic and solution-seeking approach.
- Fluent in multiple languages (English English/Spanish Haitian Creole/English etc.) is a plus.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW (Who we are)
Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn inspires all girls to be strong smart and bold through mentoring relationships safe spaces and evidence-based programming. We are passionate about supporting girls to create and champion their own opportunities that effect positive change in their lives their communities and the world. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment for females BIPOC veterans and persons with disabilities. To learn more about our mission and programs please visit us at Strong Smart and Bold!
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
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