Port Washington Children’s Center
232 Main Street. Port Washington, NY 11050
Job Title:
Social Worker; Early Childhood and School Age Population
Job Classification:
Full time, Salaried, Exempt
Brief Job Description:
Provide caring mental and behavioral social work support to children 18 months to age 12
About the Port Washington Children’s Center
The PWCC is a community-based, non-profit, non-sectarian organization offering high quality early childhood care and education for toddlers-three’s, district-contracted UPK, and children attending after school programs and summer camps.
Our mission is to provide exceptional, high-quality childcare and early educational experience in an emergent environment for children of families who reside or work residing or working in the community of Port Washington. We are dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive space where children can thrive, learn and develop to their full potential.
Education/Credentials:
LMSW/LCSW
Qualifications:
- 2 to 5 years’ early childhood experience required
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin required
- MS Office Suite (MS Word; Excel, PowerPoint) required
- Working knowledge of app-based technology and smartphones required
- Familiarity with Port Washington/Nassau County a plus
- Strong written & verbal communication skills required
Interpersonal Skills:
- Community-focused, heart-centered and empathic
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources for children and families
- Ability to welcome and interact with families of diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Adaptability
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Team Player
- Kind
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Partnership
- Advocate
Position Responsibilities and Duties
Category
Percentage of Time
Description
Using an interdisciplinary approach, work collaboratively with parents, teachers, developmental specialists, and school counselors to:
Direct Services and Case Management
40%
- Directly support children’s social and emotional health to ensure their well-being and safety through one-on-one and small group work.
- Promote developmentally appropriate practices and strategies to nurture children’s social emotional development growth.
- Design child and family support plans and interventions that are culturally and linguistically appropriate and responsive to cultural differences among staff and families.
- Coordinate stakeholders (children, families, teachers, service providers) and monitor delivery of support plans to ensure follow through.
- Provide crisis intervention services to children and families.
- Educate parents and teachers on children’s mental health
- Provide parent workshops and facilitate parent support groups.
- Provide support with individual child behavior and classroom support
- Work alongside teachers to develop responsive action plans for children exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Professional Development
20%
- Provide formal feedback, coaching and responsive strategies to teaching teams at scheduled meetings and informally throughout the day.
- Partner with classroom teachers to conduct parent-teacher conferences to build relationships and encourage connections between home and school.
- Plan and deliver teacher professional development around issues social emotional development and children’s mental health.
Communication and Support
20%
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues, and respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
- Establish a professional rapport and strong relationship with children, staff and families.
- Design and facilitate Early Childhood’s family orientation and welcome process, including a strengths-based needs assessment and goal setting as required by Quality Stars, NY.
Partner with External Providers
10%
- Provide referrals for community mental health and support services; identify community resources and build relationships with community partners including the Family Resource Center.
- Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and when necessary.
- Partner with the Port Washington School District by attending CPSE meetings on behalf of the children and families of the PWCC
Other
10%
- Help families who qualify for DSS aid apply for social services aid
- Maintain required records and documentation, including case notes for children and families.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary - $75-82K
- Generous PTO policy
- Comprehensive Health Insurance; vision; dental; mental health; telehealth
- 401K matching Retirement Plan
- Discounts to programs at the PWCC
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Educational Alliance takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Washington, NY 11050: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Social work: 3 years (Required)
- Early Childhood and School Age: 3 years (Required)
Language:
Work Location: In person