Program Coordinator (Social Worker)

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a leading nonprofit organization serving individuals and families throughout Westchester County.

Founded in 1943, WJCS provides a vast range of supportive community services each year to 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds.





We are currently seeking a fill-time Coordinator for our Yonkers Margaret’s Place program.

The salary range is $60,000-$70,000.





Margaret’s Place, a program in partnership with Joe Torre Safe At Home, supports young people affected by interpersonal relationship abuse and trauma by providing a safe place in schools where students meet with a professional counselor or social worker trained in violence intervention and prevention.

Our s ervices include individual and group counseling, healthy relationship education, classroom-based curricula, peer leadership development, and training for school staff and parents.





Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

+ Providing individual and group counseling to students.



+ Facilitating peer leadership programming and classroom-based curricula.



+ Offering workshops and trainings to faculty, students, and parents.



+ Delivering both in-person and virtual violence prevention and intervention services.



+ Building and maintaining relationships with school administrators, teachers, parents and community members.



+ Maintaining accurate case records and program evaluation data.







Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

+ MSW or related professional field; licensure expected within one year of hire.



+ Demonstrated experience working with youth, adults and families.



+ Clinical experience with interpersonal violence, trauma-informed care and prevention.



+ Strong relationship-building skills.



+ Excellent organizational skills and initiative

+ Thorough knowledge of social work/counseling principles and youth development.



+ Proficiency in computer skills and strong oral and written skills in English.



+ Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.







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