Responsibilities:

• Planning for and conducting OASAS EBP groups
• Ensuring correct documentation and input of data
• Evaluating and collecting data as needed for annual reporting
• Observing children, teachers and overall classroom dynamic
• Evaluating and making suggestions for additional services
• Supplying techniques and strategies that support optimum early childhood classroom success
• Aiding in crisis management of children with difficult behaviors
• Meeting with families/parents when requested
• Weekly classroom meetings
• Evaluations or referral services
• Supporting planning and implementation of workshops and support groups
• Aiding in crisis management for children in afterschool programs and aiding other H.E.S. members
• Aiding and supporting all H.E.S. programs, as requested
• Work with Director on ensuring correct documentation is provided in the internship program
• Assist Director in weekly supervision sessions of the interns to ensure growth, support, and structure of each intern
• Work closely with the Pantry staff in assessing the needs for participants, make referrals if necessary
• Organizing and running evidence-based discussion groups aimed at prevention of at-risk behaviors
• Counseling services and behavioral management training to children, parents, families, and staff
• Encouraging and supporting protective behavioral, social, and critical-thinking skills to reduce risks for drug abuse, violence, and other problem-behaviors
• Role-modeling effective problem-solving, decision-making, and assertiveness skills to children in a community setting
• Liaising with managerial, administrative, and direct service staff to promote agency goals and standards at an organizational level
• Keeping accurate and organized notes on group outcomes

Qualifications

• MSW required
• 3-5 years experience with children or Social Work, required
• Experience in facilitating groups with children either in a school, treatment center, or private setting
• Ability to learn and run scripted or structured programming in a small group
• Ability to manage differing needs of children in a fast-paced environment
• Use of behavioral modification in order to reinforce rules
• Time management skills
• Accurate record keeping
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to the cultural needs of the target populations
• Enjoy working as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team

$50000

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.