Full-Time Social Worker - Afterschool Program
New York Junior Tennis and Learning
Summary
NYJTL is seeking a Full-Time Social Worker to support Bronx afterschool sites through direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This fully in-person role includes providing emotional and behavioral support, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will also supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split time between program sites and the Cary Leeds Center.
Qualifications
- MSW required but LMSW preferred
- SIFI preferred or willing to receive it within 6 months of hiring
- Experience working with children and youth in school-based or afterschool settings
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, SEL, and restorative practices
- Experience supervising interns or coaching staff
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language commonly spoken in NYC schools
- Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming
Duties
- Provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
- Conduct staff trainings on trauma-informed care, restorative practices, and SEL strategies·
- Provide coaching and consultation to Site Directors and afterschool staff to strengthen site culture and student supports
- Support and supervise Bronx-based social work interns (observations, feedback, reflective supervision, and task supervision)
- Conduct regular site visits and observations to assess and enhance SEL and trauma-informed practices
- Provide on-site consultation and support during student crises or escalated situations
- Support Site Directors in developing and implementing family engagement strategies
- Develop and share tools, resources, and materials to support trauma-informed and restorative practices across sites
- Facilitate cross-site learning opportunities for interns and staff (trainings, group supervision, learning communities)
- Analyze SEL surveys and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and quality improvement
- Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
- Participate in reflective supervision, team meetings, and cross-site collaboration
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL’s afterschool and mental health programming
