Social Worker

Reports to: Snr. Director of Wellbeing

Supervises: N/A

Hours and Schedule: 35hours/week; M, T, W, F (10am – 6pm) & Th (12pm – 8pm) some flexibility with daily schedule, some weekend events required.

Location: This position is in-person, working from Spring Creek Towers in East New York, Brooklyn.

Summary/Description:

The Opportunity Hub (The Opp Hub) is growing our team of passionate people committed to strengthening our

community through impactful services and purposeful collaboration. The Opp Hub serves the greater Starrett City

community, from younger generations to senior citizens, providing services geared toward educational development,

wellness, and economic mobility. Our mission is to serve as a reflection of our community and to learn and grow

alongside it. We empower individuals to tap into their highest potential through collaboration, supportive services, and an unwavering commitment to growth. We are dedicated to a long-term investment in the needs and future aspirations of those we serve. We envision a community where all residents live in secure and quality housing, are healthy and well, and are empowered to pursue opportunity. Learn more about us at: www.theopphub.org

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Wellbeing, the Social Worker will provide wellness, counseling, and social

services to program participants and community members. We seek an exceptional team member with a strong

background in counseling, coaching, and case management. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator and

facilitator, able to build rapport with community members, and excited by the opportunity to shape a program. They will be looked to for leadership regarding the growth of our wellness and counseling initiatives for the community, ensuring that our services are aligned with best-practices and rooted in social justice, healing, and equity.

Responsibilities:

Develop Programming and Activities:

• Collaborate with staff, supervisor, and leadership to create initiatives and programming to address

unmet social-emotional, mental health, and wellness needs.

• Design, develop, and implement workshops on self-care, wellbeing, and social-emotional learning.

• Organize and lead community events and trips focused on increasing community wellness and access

to care and services.

Case Management and Referrals:

• Develop and maintain a resource directory and referral network to ensure participants receive

appropriate services either on-site or through external referrals.

• Conduct follow-ups with individuals referred for ongoing therapeutic services to ensure they are

connected with the appropriate resources and support

Provide Counseling Services:

• Offer individual and group counseling to community members.

• Offer social-emotional support for youth in our Teen Central and Young Adults Program.

• Provide short-term counseling directly to participants and refer others to additional services as

needed.

Administrative Duties:

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant records for participants, including intake, case notes, attendance, and

feedback.

• Participate in department meetings and case conferences with other related parties.

• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field required, license preferred

• Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification preferred or desire to become certified.

• 5 years of experience working at a social services or community-based organization; experience supervising interns.

• Considerable experience providing counseling and wellness services.

• Skilled multi-tasker, able to organize, manage, and evaluate multiple activities and services.

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members.

• Communicate clearly and compassionately, considering diverse opinions, values, and cultures.

• The ability to track and report on data is essential.

• Bilingual English and Russian, Spanish, Mandarin or Haitian-Creole speakers encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position starts is $63,500 - $72,500 and is commensurate with experience. The Opportunity Hub offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(K)-retirement plan with employer match; Employee Wellness Program; commuter benefits; and voluntary supplemental insurance.

As an equal opportunity employer, Spring Creek Recreational Fund/The Opportunity Hub is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other characteristic or basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment data show that women, BIPOC, trans, and non-binary people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all the criteria. If you meet some, but not all, the criteria and feel you may be a good fit for the role, we encourage you to apply, and welcome the opportunity for new perspectives and insights on our work.

Apply: Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resume with a cover letter to info@theopphub.org with the subject “Social Worker.”