Youth Social Worker

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), a non-profit organization, was founded in 1943 and has grown to be the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. We provide state-of-the-art programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year.

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 $65,000.

Responsibilities:

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.

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

WJCS INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER