Social Worker Job at New York Junior Tennis & Learning in New York

Overview

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) is seeking a full-time, in-person Social Worker to support afterschool programs at Bronx sites through a combination of direct student services, staff training, and intern supervision. This role includes providing emotional and behavioral support to students, facilitating SEL groups, coaching staff, and leading trauma-informed and restorative practices. The Social Worker will supervise Bronx-based social work interns and split their time between assigned school sites and NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours
• Coach afterschool staff and Site Directors on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and SEL strategies
• Supervise Bronx-based social work interns, including observations, feedback, and weekly reflective supervision
• Conduct regular site visits to assess program quality and provide on-site consultation during student crises
• Support family engagement efforts and help develop culturally responsive tools and resources for sites
• Coordinate with school-day staff and caregivers to ensure continuity of student support
• Analyze SEL survey data and contribute to ongoing program evaluation
• Lead and participate in cross-site trainings, group supervision, and learning communities
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the mission of NYJTL’s afterschool and mental health programming

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• 2–4 years of experience working with children and youth
• 1–2 years of experience supervising interns or coaching staff
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated cultural humility and experience working with diverse communities

Licensed Requirements

• New York State LMSW (or a willingness to receive within the first 6 months of employment)
• SIFI Certification (or a willingness to receive within the first year of employment)

Preferred

• Experience working in school-based or afterschool settings
• Familiarity with NYC DOE/DOH afterschool programming

Location(s)

• PS 075 X – School of Research and Discovery — 984 Faile Street, Bronx, NY
• PS 345 X – LION Elementary — 730 Bryant Avenue, Bronx, NY
• MS 316 X – KAPPA III — 2055 Mapes Avenue, Bronx, NY

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday-Friday
• Work Location: In-Person (reporting to Bronx afterschool sites and Cary Leeds Center)

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education

Industries

• Education

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