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The Liberty Partnerships Program is a college readiness initiative funded by the NYSED. It serves middle and high school students attending schools throughout the borough of Queens and it is an all-year after-school, weekend and summer program.

The program is looking for a Social Worker to work closely with the Case Management Team to assist students achieve their educational goals and transition to post graduation plans successfully. This position is grant-funded.

Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Case Management Specialist, the Social Worker will:

• Ensure that every student enrolled in the program has completed assessment surveys and a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) for the year

• Provide academic advising and counseling as needed

• Facilitate grade transition workshops as needed

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating events such as educational trips, college tours, parent orientation, career day, alumni day, ceremonies and annual conferences

• Prepare and sign up students for conferences, extracurricular activities and chaperone as needed

• Attend orientation and mandatory meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Master's Preferred

• Familiarity with afterschool and grant programs for JHS and HS students bound to college, and at least 2 years working with youth

• Must be able to make a commitment to work the Saturday weekly hours and the assigned summer weeks

• Must be able to work in person in the summer during the 4 weeks of the month of July M-W 10am-3pm

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Must be organized, be able to work independently as well as a team player

• Must have typing skills and must be able to operate MS Excel, MS Access programs, social media and Zoom Meetings

• Must be sensitive to deadlines and must be detail-oriented

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