Human Rights Site Manager

The Human Rights Site Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Wediko New York's programming and all Mental Health Prevention and Intervention Programs at The School for Human Rights in Brooklyn.  The Human Rights Site Manager position is an interim position with the possibility of becoming permanent. The position is based on 40 hours a week and will run at least through June, end date to be determined.   

The Site Manager is on-site at the school 5 days a week and is responsible for provision of multi-tiered mental health programming support and services (at the universal and selective levels) and clinical consultation.

The Site Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the initiative’s strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the principal and the School Leadership Team (SLT). The Site Manager liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level; participates in the development and manages the implementation of MHPIP plans consistent with the expectations of the principal.

The salary range is $60,000 to $75,000.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

• Provide direct services to students as follows; individual and group counseling, classroom push-ins, and crisis intervention. Problem-solving and clinical consultation at the student, staff, family, and school-wide level is also expected.
• Work with key stakeholders in the school community to learn and understand the history of partnerships and unmet needs.
• Use multiple means of gathering information from families, students, school staff, and partnering agencies, including surveys, individual interviews, focus groups, and meetings with the SLT.
• Use available data (including but not limited to: attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions.
• The Site Manager will collaborate with the Principal and School for Human Rights Support Team to prioritize and develop primary, secondary, and tertiary goals to increase school engagement and success including leading and supporting school wide events.
• Create and maintain a site-specific Resource Manual, with information on services in several areas (e.g. physical & mental health, advocacy, immigration, education, substance abuse, recreational).
• To leverage resources from the community, the Site Manager will gather information on resources, eligibility requirements, conduct site visits, and facilitate relationships to serve the students and families.
• Site Manager will prepare and provide workshops to both staff and parents on relevant topics throughout the year.
• Build bridges to integrate resource agencies into the school community. The Site Manager will promote awareness of services and referral procedures to school staff in monthly faculty presentations.
• Use available data (including but not limited to: attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Social Work (e.g., MSW) and experience with HS students.
• High school experience is required.
• LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students.
• 2-3 years’ experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families.
• Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some evenings.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.