OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future.
OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success.
PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Community School Social Worker will provide direct mental health and social-emotional support to students while leading a team of social work interns. This role is integral in advancing a trauma-informed, healing-centered school culture and developing systems of care aligned with the community school’s goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in MSW required. LMSW or LCSW preferred from an accredited school of social work.
• Minimum 3 years in youth development or early childhood programming
• Minimum 4 years of school-based social work experience
• At least 1 year of supervisory or intern management experience
• Familiarity with SEL and trauma-informed frameworks
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and group facilitation skills
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization.
The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
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ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE:

Reports To: Community School Director
Supervises: Social Work Interns
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Compensation: $65,000 - $67,000 per year