Social Worker

Social Worker Justice Mentoring

Department: Youth Services

Location: Grand Bridge Tech Center: 175 Delancey St, 4th Fl. New York, NY 10002

Reports To: Justice Mentoring Coordinator

Salary: 68,000-70,000

Schedule: Mon-Fri 10:30 – 6:30 (some Saturdays); Scheduling may vary due to needs of program. Some occasional special events (will require you to work late evenings & attend trips or games).

Dates: June, 2026-June, 2027 This position is performance based and is also contingent on funding availability.

Job Summary

The Social Worker for the Justice Mentoring Initiative provides intensive case management, counseling, and advocacy for youth involved in the juvenile justice system and their families. This role focuses on supporting approximately 30+ justice-involved youth through individualized service plans, goal setting, crisis intervention, and access to wraparound resources that promote stability, healing, and positive life outcomes. Working closely with mentoring staff and community partners, the Social Worker conducts assessments, provides one-on-one and group counseling, connects families to mental health and substance use services, and collaborates with schools, probation departments, law enforcement, and other agencies to ensure coordinated care. The role also includes maintaining detailed case documentation, participating in court proceedings when needed, and contributing to program development through ongoing training and team collaboration.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field (license or license-eligible preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth and families.
• Strong knowledge of juvenile justice systems, trauma-informed care, youth development, crisis intervention, and case management is essential.
• Ideal candidate demonstrate excellent counseling, communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills, along with cultural competence and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Candidate must be very responsible; organized & demonstrate positive communication skills
• Ideal candidate is personable, energetic, & enthusiastic
• Must demonstrate timeliness, attendance and most importantly, professionalism
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or written instructions
• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Justice Mentoring staff, work with Justice involved organizations to recruit 30+ youth & their families.
• Conduct intake, assessments and develop individualized case, referral plans, work with caseload to create individual plans and setting goals, caseload progress monitoring, and advocacy for 30+ youth involved in the juvenile justice system
• Provide one-on-one counseling and support to youth and their families
• Facilitate group therapy sessions aimed at reducing high-risk behaviors while fostering pro-social skills and positive decision-making.
• Create a referral, mental health, substance abuse programs and resource network to provide wrap around support for youth and their families.
• Collaborate with schools, law enforcement, probation departments, city agencies and other community organizations to ensure comprehensive services for youth
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes and documentation in accordance with agency policies and procedures
• Provide court testimony and attend court hearings as needed
• Attend trainings and participate in team meetings to improve knowledge and skills

How To Apply:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Apply online through our career center.