Opportunity youth director of services

Opportunity Youth Director of Supportive Services/LMSW– Full Time



Location: Youth Opportunity Hub 82-17 Parsons Blvd, Jamaica, NY, 11432



Department Overview: Commonpoint Opportunity Youth, Adult Workforce is comprised of employment and support programs serving individuals predominantly adults 18 and over and opportunity youth ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs provide career pathways for opportunity youth through a continuum of services including literacy and math instruction, HSE test preparation, work readiness training, college and career exploration, paid work experience, advanced occupational training and industry credential attainment. Our programs support opportunity youth at any educational level, providing on-ramps at various levels through three program components, each supported by case management and wrap-around services.



Position Details: Commonpoint is seeking to hire a Licensed Social Worker who will provide guidance and support to the Opportunity Youth staff and participants. The Director of Supportive Services will be responsible for supervising case managers and social work interns, providing crisis intervention for participants, connecting participants to needed resources, and assisting with referrals.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Supportive Services for Opportunity Youth will:

• Supervise the Case Management Team
• Provide support to case managers with mental health assessments, ISS needs, and support groups
• Maintain the referral tracker to monitor participants’ barriers and progress in referral processes
• Develop Community Partnerships to assist with building up mutual referral processes.
• Support in crisis intervention as needed
• Provide short term counseling (3 sessions) to participants waiting for referrals
• Review, approve, and ensure casenotes are entered into PTS by the program deadline.
• Have a caseload when assigned to support case managers on the Opportunity Youth Team.
• Act as site SIFI supervisor for social work interns
• Organize success stories and participant participation in agency events
• Attend local community partnership meetings to learn about resources for participants
• Assist with planning participant and team events

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• LMSW
• SIFI Certified
• 3-5 years of experience working with at-risk youth
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point)
• Able to work out of other Commonpoint locations as needed

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility for occasional weekends/evenings

Salary: $65,000-$70,000


Commonpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.