Full-Time Social Worker
New York Junior Tennis and Learning
Summary
NYJTL is seeking a full-time, in-person Social Worker to support afterschool programs at identified Bronx sites through a combination of direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This role includes providing emotional and behavioral support to students, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split their time between assigned school sites and NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
- 2–4 years of experience working with children and youth
- 1–2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
Licensed Requirements:
- New York State LMSW (or a willingness to receive within the first 6 months of employment)
- SIFI Certification (or a willingness to receive within the first year of employment)
Preferred:
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
- Experience working in school-based or afterschool settings
- Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Duties
- Provide short-term emotional and behavioral counseling to students during afterschool hours
- Coach afterschool staff and Site Directors on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and SEL strategies
- Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, including observations, feedback, and weekly reflective supervision
- Support family engagement efforts and help develop culturally responsive tools and resources for sites
- Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
- Analyze SEL survey data and contribute to ongoing program evaluation
- Lead and participate in cross-site trainings, group supervision, and learning communities
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL’s afterschool and mental health programming
