Social Worker

Social Worker/Mental Health Coach – COMPASS Program Employment Type: Part-time Hourly Rate: $60.00 Work schedule: Seven (7) hours per week, anytime from 2:15 pm to 6pm Monday -Friday. Location: PS 212 34-25 82 nd Street Jackson Heights NY 11372 About HANAC, Inc. HANAC, Inc. – originally founded by George Douris as the Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee – is a New York City-based multi-faceted social services organization.

The organization was founded in 1972 to serve the needs of vulnerable populations throughout New York City.

Job Summary

The Social Worker/Mental Health Coach is a part-time position . The COMPASS Afterschool program operates 2:15–5:15 PM, Monday through Friday during the school year and 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday during Holiday Camp and Summer Rising . Social Worker will be available 7 hours per week during program hours. Reports to: Program Director Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: Provide students with mental health support, SEL lessons, counseling and crisis intervention.

Provide students with therapy, medication support and psychoeducation. Develop individual and group sessions. Address academic, behavioral and social issues related to students. Assess student needs and develop intervention strategies. Assist training program staff with SEL activities, and DEI implementation. Connect families to school and community resources.

Serve as a liaison between school and home to improve overall wellbeing and student success. Provide conflict resolution, social skills and family engagement to students.

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work, Youth Development or Youth Studies, Mental Health Couns eling, or related mental health field required. Must have experience managing and developing youth program content, staff supervision, and SEL training and coaching. Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience with youth development frameworks, SEL curriculum, and DEI implementation strongly preferred.

Bilingual skills a plus.