Clinical and Outreach Coordinator

Program/Department: Education and Youth Development Division

Reports to: Program Director

Work Location: Dr. Susan S. McKinney Secondary School of the Arts, 101 Park Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Hours: Full Time Tuesday - Friday 1pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-6pm

This position is fully in-person and does not offer any remote work.

Salary Range: From $65,000 to $70,000 (with MSW), must be willing to become licensed - LMSW and/or SIFI to supervise MSW interns for the program

BCS partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination. Since 1866, founded on the principle of neighbors helping neighbors, BCS has worked in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty. Today, we continue to strengthen communities by fostering the educational success of children, the leadership development of youth, the employment and housing stability of adults, the advancement of individuals living with disabilities, and the empowerment of seniors and families. Our work is rooted in the struggle for social justice and through action and advocacy we commit to shine a light on barriers that perpetuate inequitable systems as a part of the collective effort to ignite change. BCS serves more than 20,000 people in 42+ programs through the work of approximately 400 staff and 900 volunteers.

The Beacon Program is a dynamic, school-based community center in North Brooklyn, servicing youth aged 11 and up*. This program helps young people acquire the skills they need to graduate from high school, succeed in their chosen career, and give back to the community. Typical activities include tutoring and reading help, career exploration and financial literacy workshops, cooking classes and organized sports, as well as arts initiatives like music, dance, photography, and drama. The High School Education Support program is an additional contract focused around offering career, college, and academic support with an internship component, with a Family Development Coach specifically for this program.

*As a community center, Beacon also offers services for adults.

Responsibilities:

The Clinical and Outreach Coordinator's primary responsibility is to ensure the overall health, safety and well-being of our students, families and the larger community. This also includes community outreach and community partnership building.

• Develop and review all current health and safety, behavioral management, crisis intervention and clinical support protocols for the EYD to ensure accuracy and consistency. Develop and implement SEL retraining program for staff;

• Work with school administrators and site program directors to identify appropriate interventions to support students in need of social and emotional interventions, working from a trauma informed framework;

• Work directly with on-site Program Director and staff to provide targeted professional development training around SEL, trauma-informed care, classroom management, managing challenging behaviors and additional trainings needed based on classroom observations;

• Build internal capacity for Program Director and staff to continue SEL work when social workers or mental health services are not on-site;

• Identify targeted resources and referrals for students and/or family members from appropriate school staff and community-based partners;

• Work with site program director and staff to develop and maintain an effective system of classroom management that encourages children to develop positive behaviors, encourage appropriate social interactions and meet development milestones;

• Oversees the day to day activities and supervision of children at the site;

• Assists Site Director in planning, organizing, developing, scheduling, enforcing rules, and evaluating recreation/ educational activities at the site;

• Provide outreach to the community and build strategic partners for the program;

• Assist with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating part time staff;

• Schedules and supervises the conditions of the facilities such as set- ups and breakdowns of facility equipment and resources;

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment; distributes supplies and equipment, assists with ordering supplies and equipment for the site;

• Conduct participants intakes and ensure that files are up to date;

• Organize, plan and facilitate meetings including outreach to parents, guardians and the community;

• Liaise with PTA and Parent Coordinator to hold workshops for parents and families;

• Input monthly deliverables and other DYCD mandates including attendances and activities,

• Coordinate monthly community health fairs or other community events;

• Create and maintain updated resources and bulletin boards with health and wellness supports;

• Run health and wellness workshops for students

• Survey students, parents, school staff, community on need assessments and develop programming in response to needs;

• Coordinate with other BCS programs to bring in additional programming and resources, ex. CHAMPS, adult education, preventive;

• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities;

• Provide referrals and other resources as needed;

• Make safety and risk assessments regarding student’s health, safety, and/or well-being and develops safety and intervention plans accordingly;

• Assist in student mediations and restorative practices;

• Participate in all IEP and family team conferences as needed;

• Assist in remediation by providing behavioral plans or counseling to students

• Facilitate anger management groups;

• Provide advocacy and coaching to students to address any barriers to accessing any services needed by student;

• Actively participates in individual and group supervision, staff trainings, and team meetings. This includes participating in consultations and receiving and giving direct feedback from/to peers and supervisory staff on a regular basis;

• Collaborate with DOE staff and other school service providers to address barriers or challenges related to assessment, service coordination or planning, and/or crisis intervention;

• Provide immediate crisis intervention support as needed, including mediation support;

• Provide family outreach and conduct parent/guardian meetings as appropriate;

• Supervise MSW interns (with SIFI certification);

• Provide clinical support and coaching (in coordination with classroom teachers and assistant teachers) for students to address any social or behavioral issues impacting their performance in the classroom. Facilitate individual and small group coaching/mentoring sessions with staff weekly, on a regular, and consistent basis;

• Other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:

• MSW required, LMSW/SIFI preferred;

• Must be able to work 100% in-person (no remote work available)

• Must be comfortable working in the field;

• Must be able to travel to all work sites in the EYD portfolio within the borough of Brooklyn;

• Supervisory and managerial experience required;

• Use clinical frameworks - SEL, Trauma-Informed care, restorative practices;

• Must be familiar with early childhood, youth and/or social service agencies;

• Professional communication skills with the ability to communicate with clarity, accuracy and tact, both orally and in writing

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Publisher, Excel, Google applications, and must be able to learn DYCD Administrative Database.

• Must possess the ability to become SACC Certified

• Must be able to pass all OCFS/PETS background checks

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities