MISSION
New City Kids’ mission is “loving kids for change to create a community of spiritual, leadership, academic and musical development.” The program has a two-tiered structure, each tier complementing the other. First, New City Kids operate highly structured academic and performing arts-focused after-school centers five days a week. But what really makes the After School Center unique is the second tier. Instead of staffing the program with paid adults or volunteers, high school students are employed as “Teen Life Interns.” These 450-hour per year internships are designed to open teens’ eyes to their own amazing abilities and to awaken them to the joy of leadership, the goodness of earning money, the attainability of a college education, and the transforming power of God’s love.
POSITION SUMMARYThe New City Kids Social Worker will be responsible for providing individual and group therapy/support to adults and teens who are part of Families for Literacy and Teen Life Internship. They will also lead efforts around referring individuals to social agencies within the community that best serves the person’s needs. The successful candidate will have a high degree of ownership, execution, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, love for order, a desire to collaborate, and a heart for the mission of New City Kids.
Scope of Responsibilities
Provide individual/family/group counseling to participants in Families for Literacy. Individuals will be referred to the Social Worker by Case Managers.
Lead the trauma preventive class for kids and teens called Brighter Day in multiple locations in Jersey City.
Work closely with Families for Literacy Case Managers and New City Kids adult staff to refer families or individuals to agencies, therapies, or any social support services that will fit the client’s needs.
Attend different department staff meetings to provide clinical insights and solutions on matters with teens, children, and families.
Take charge of any mental health emergency responses in New City Kids Jersey City where it involves teens, children and families. The Social Worker will be responsible for making clinical decisions during mental health emergencies.
Make professional and community connections to best serve families according to needs assessments.
Manage system of documentation that meets state standards for a licensed social worker or counselor.
Attend and participate in New City Kids events or programming when necessary.
Qualifications
A strong commitment to and ability to communicate the goals and mission of New City Kids, including a personal and active Christian commitment, and alignment with our diversity, equity and inclusion policy
Master’s degree in Social Worker or Counseling
Licensed Social Worker or Counseling
Experience (2+ years) working with at risk communities
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong achievement ability with a proven track record of success
A decisive, independent thinker with a strong work ethic and a high level of execution
Ability to lead multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, meeting all related deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Ability to manage, coordinate, and share pertinent information with staff
Strong computer literacy and competency required
Details
Compensation: $55,000 annual salary
Hours: Full time, available Monday - Friday and sometimes Saturdays
Start Date: January 3, 2022
Supervisor: Families for Literacy Director
The role is termed - An annual position, grant funded with extension opportunity