Social Services Facilitator

Social Services Facilitator Hebrew Educational Society 9502 Seaview Ave Brooklyn, NY 11236 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 Minimum 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 Knowledgeable and sensitive to the cultural needs of the target populations Enjoy working as a member of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team $55000 Agency Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr