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Forestdale, Inc. · 4 weeks ago

Education Supervisor

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$72K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Forestdale, Inc. is committed to providing opportunities for the youth in the Strong Futures program to have academic and employment success. The Education Supervisor will lead the Strong Futures team, supervising specialists and interns while ensuring the academic and social development of youth aged 4-26.

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Hiring Manager

Alejandra Carter

Responsibilities

Promote a youth development philosophy and framework

Supervise Education/Youth Development Specialists and BSW/MSW interns

Assist in evaluating current educational advocacy procedures and assist in implementing new procedures that will improve educational outcomes for youth

Monitor and track all educational progress of youth ages 4-26

Conduct Education Assessments

Facilitate workshops

Oversee monthly tutoring billing

Coordinate and oversee college tours

Accompany youth to recreational activities in and around the NY metropolitan area

Participate in the Interdisciplinary Case Conference process and identified Family Team Conferences to assure case progress, holistic casework approach, and facilitate staff/client learning as needed

Assist the department in coordination of special events (departmental and agency-wide)

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Master of Social WorkSupervisory experienceExcel proficiencyEducation experienceCultural understandingCalm under stressLanguage skillsOrganizational skillsFlexible schedule

Required

Master of Social Work or equivalent human services graduate degree

Travel to Forest Hills campus 1-2x per week; Brooklyn site to be the homebase

Proficiency in Excel and data management

At least 3 years of documented supervisory and relevant experience

An understanding and respect for community needs and cultures

A belief that change is possible

Able to maintain healthy boundaries

Able to remain calm during moments of tension and stress

Exemplary organizational skills

Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends

Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region

Successfully meet the required background checks

Preferred

Education experience and knowledge (i.e. IEPs, CPSE, facilitating school transfers, etc.) a plus

Ability to speak and read another language a plus

Benefits

Four weeks’ vacation

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance

401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match

Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans

Flexible Schedule

Opportunities for educational scholarships

Company

Forestdale, Inc.

Forestdale’s roots date back 171 years, when a group of women affiliated with a church in Brooklyn founded an industrial school for children, which later became Forestdale Inc.

Founded in 1854

Forest Hills, New York, USA

201-500 employees