Social Worker-Program Coordinator at Mid-Island Y JCC

Social work position responsibilities include: coordinate support groups; provide social work services to local synagogues and unaffiliated Jewish population; provide employment support services; provide information, referral and connections; assist with special projects. Job Description: Complete support group intake assessments, schedule and form support groups; communicate with session workers and participants as needed; Provide information and referrals to community services and other providers; Maintain referral list of community and social service resources, employment resources and refer clients as appropriate; Maintain relationships with current partner synagogues; outreach to non-partner synagogues to develop new partnerships; Provide consulting and referral services to partner synagogues, their professional staff and membership; Link clients to SYJCC support services; Maintain records and statistics of community and individual contacts and events for grant reporting; Complete required grant reports as required by funding agencies; Perform outreach to those in Suffolk County who are unemployed, underemployed, or considering a change in career; Screen potential clients; assess for employment-related and other counseling and social service needs, make appropriate connections and referrals; Design and implement employment services workshops and speakers Maintain a database of active participants in support groups, employment services, and recipients of products/services; Support pantry activities including community food and special drives, holiday collections and coordinating synagogue initiatives to support the pantry; Assist with community event planning, outreach and coordination with synagogues; Complete other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full time position, flexible to needs of individuals and synagogues served. Work in SYJCC office with travel to area synagogues and other community-based locations as needed. Required Education and Experience Knowledge and Skills: Experience working with all ages Experience with assessing client needs Familiar with local resources and services Able to use Microsoft Office and email Have own car for off-site commitments Physical Demands and Work Environment: (In bullet form) Able to sit, stand, write, drive use computer and phone #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana University