Social Worker

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center 3450 Dekalb Avenue Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: 718. 882.4000 | Fax: 718. 882. 6369 | www.mwmcc.org

Youth Services Social Worker

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to Director of Youth and Family Services

Annual Salary: $57,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Parental Leave

The Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) is a vital community resource that changes the course of lives of Bronx and Manhattan residents to a degree not otherwise possible. Each year, we serve more than 35,000 preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults and senior citizens through our support, enrichment, education, and recreation programs, expanding their opportunities to live full, productive lives.

We have a family-like working atmosphere where everyone works as a team. Join us in building communities one life at a time and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Job Description:

As a Social Worker in the MMCC Youth & Family Services Department, you will play a crucial role in supporting the mental health and well-being of our young community members and staff. You will be at the forefront of crisis intervention and mental health support services. Your role will involve providing Social Emotional Learning and Violence Prevention leadership at our after school and summer programs. You will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team and be available to support over 3,000 youth and 700 staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide curriculum support to partner schools and programs in the areas of leadership, violence prevention and social emotional learning.
• Work directly with Community Schools ensuring support throughout the school day
• Work closely with After School programs to provide mental health education and crisis support.
• Provide evidence-based group counseling services and crisis intervention to participants, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
• Provide behavior management and individualized supports for after school participants, campers, and lead communication with families
• Advise about interventions to address crisis-related symptoms and concerns.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals to provide necessary supports
• Contribute to the development and implementation of program initiatives to improve trauma informed and social emotional services
• Provide direct leadership, instruction in restorative groups and prevention discussions.
• Ensure compliance with all ethical and legal standards in working with youth and their families.

Qualifications:

• Background in working with youth
• Completion of a bachelor or master’s level program
• Prior experience in a community agency, a plus
• Strong mediation skills.
• Knowledge of interventions and referral options
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Cultural competence and the ability to work with a diverse client population.

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift, 8-hour shift

Annual Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 (commensurate with education and experience)

· $57,000- $60,000 (bachelor’s in social work)

· $61,000- $65,000 (MSW)

· $66,000- $70,000 (LMSW)

To Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Mike Halpern, Director of Youth and Family Services, mhalpern@mmcc.org Your cover letter must address your interest in MMCC, qualifications for this position, and salary requirements.

We are looking for individuals with a high level of maturity, respect for others, the ability to work on a team, and an appreciation for a multicultural workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

MMCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by the applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Adolescents: 1 year (Required)
• Community Center: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10467: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person