Social Services Facilitator
Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Responsibilities:
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Planning for and conducting OASAS EBP groups
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Ensuring correct documentation and input of data
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Evaluating and collecting data as needed for annual reporting
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Observing children, teachers and overall classroom dynamic
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Evaluating and making suggestions for additional services
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Supplying techniques and strategies that support optimum early childhood classroom success
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Aiding in crisis management of children with difficult behaviors
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Meeting with families/parents when requested
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Weekly classroom meetings
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Evaluations or referral services
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Supporting planning and implementation of workshops and support groups
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Aiding in crisis management for children in afterschool programs and aiding other H.E.S. members
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Aiding and supporting all H.E.S. programs, as requested
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Work with Director on ensuring correct documentation is provided in the internship program
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Assist Director in weekly supervision sessions of the interns to ensure growth, support, and structure of each intern
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Work closely with the Pantry staff in assessing the needs for participants, make referrals if necessary
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Organizing and running evidence-based discussion groups aimed at prevention of at-risk behaviors
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Counseling services and behavioral management training to children, parents, families, and staff
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Encouraging and supporting protective behavioral, social, and critical-thinking skills to reduce risks for drug abuse, violence, and other problem-behaviors
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Role-modeling effective problem-solving, decision-making, and assertiveness skills to children in a community setting
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Liaising with managerial, administrative, and direct service staff to promote agency goals and standards at an organizational level
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Keeping accurate and organized notes on group outcomes
Qualifications
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MSW required
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3-5 years experience with children or Social Work, required
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Experience in facilitating groups with children either in a school, treatment center, or private setting
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Ability to learn and run scripted or structured programming in a small group
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Ability to manage differing needs of children in a fast-paced environment
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Use of behavioral modification in order to reinforce rules
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Time management skills
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Accurate record keeping
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Knowledgeable and sensitive to the cultural needs of the target populations
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Enjoy working as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team
$55000
The Hebrew Educational Society, a thriving multi-service, comprehensive community center located in southeast Brooklyn, provides a diverse array of programs and services within a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment that is inclusive of people of all ages and ability levels. Programs include Early Childhood, After School, Camps, Athletic and Aquatic Activities, Older Adults & People with disabilities.
