STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY:

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, Jamaica, and Crotona (Bronx), with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs, and builds community. We accomplish this mission through a broad range of social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE PROGRAM & POSITION:

The A.C.E program allows students in their freshman and sophomore years to gain skills needed for their success in high school and beyond. By partnering with a quality and engaging staff during their transition into High School, ACE students are set up for continued support through critical services such as individual and group counseling. Students have a safe space to meet with a counselor one on one to address personal and/or academic concerns. Counselors work to promote positive social emotional growth amongst the students and provide regular and ongoing communication with parents and families. Through participation in ACE, students have access to team-building and educational trips, peer groups, peer tutoring, after school activities, and more. This program is sponsored through the generosity and valued partnership of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development.

The A.C.E Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the A.C.E. program at Martin Van Buren in Queens Village, NY. The Program Coordinator is on-site at the school 5 days a week and is responsible for the management, integration, and coordination of student and family support services, as well as after-school programming and partnerships. Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as Program Coordinator of the A.C.E Program in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Assistant Community School Director.

Education & Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling preferred
LMSW preferred, SIFI certification is a plus.
At least three (3) years working with adolescents in an urban environment providing mental health counseling services that reduces barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement innovative programming for High School Freshman and Sophomore students with concentrations in areas of: Counseling, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Life Skills, Healthy Relationships, College and Career Exploration.
Supervise part time counselor advocates and provide them with ongoing feedback and support.
Provide emotional and supportive counseling to high school students, as well as referral services to parents and guardians for outside and community agencies.
Resolve issues related to attendance, diversity, mental health, behavior management, delinquency, crisis intervention, homelessness, child abuse and neglect.
Manage program budget for food, events, program supplies, equipment, recreation, and employee salaries
Communicate statistics to program funder and agency executives
Interview and hire MSW interns and staff members
Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide wraparound services for program participants
Implement and conduct groups/workshops on social skills, healthy relationships, career development, life skills, and student academic enrichment
Recruit program participants, conduct intake assessments and interview for program appropriateness
Collaborate with parents, teachers and administration to improve educational planning for students.
Partner with staff to support student academic and social/emotional growth.
Conduct individual and group counseling with students on a weekly basis.
Provide academic advice, goal setting, and individualized educational planning.
Provide crisis counseling, conflict mediation and social-emotional support.
Connect students and families with referrals for appropriate placements, community resources and treatment facilities when necessary.
Communicate with families, administration, and teachers about strategies to best support students at home and at school.
Work with the Community School Director on school wide initiatives to improve school culture and student engagement.
Observe and communicate with staff to provide consistent, ongoing supervision and guidance to ensure that staff uphold the policies set forth by Commonpoint, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
Attend occasional evening and weekend events, as needed.
Ensure that all participant files are accurate and kept current with documents, assessments, treatment plans, case notes, and interventions.
Complete and maintain program data in tools provided by the funder (mid/end year reports) and the agency (weekly dashboard).
Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:

Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center.
Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
Active involvement as a supervisee in the supervision process.
Support the mission of Commonpoint.
Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Charles Witherspoon at cwitherspoon@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Program Coordinator- A.C.E” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of

applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Commonpoint

Program Coordinator, ACE

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