Director of Wellness at Queens Hillel

About the role

Queens Hillel is hiring a Director of Wellness to join our team and deepen our commitment to our model of holistic student engagement. The role is for someone who wants their work to matter, not just within the walls of a Hillel but within the lives of students navigating college, identity, and what comes next.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Social Work Internship program, as a SIFI certified supervisor, you’ll supervise 2 social work interns;
• Build meaningful relationships with students of diverse backgrounds and experiences with an orientation toward wellbeing promotion and deepened involvement in Jewish life;
• Guide and empower student leaders to develop and lead meaningful wellness experiences based on their peers’ needs and interests;
• Train Hillel staff on best practices to serve our student population and incorporate these practices into our structures and culture;
• Work with colleagues to infuse meaningful wellness promotion into current Jewish life experiences that help students promote their physical, emotional, and mental health;
• Connect students with culturally-sensitive services and resources in the community.

Requirements

• LMSW required, LCSW preferred (clinical supervision provided)
• SIFI required; or willingness to obtain SIFI at start of employment and supervise in year 1 and beyond
• Experience working as a social worker within a community organization such as a school, community center etc.
• Experience training or empowering college students and young adults to design opportunities to promote social, emotional, or physical well-being.
• Empathetic leadership and a commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments
• Willingness to work at multiple locations
• Readiness to connect students with support as they navigate diverse issues
• A working knowledge of the network of support resources in New York City such as: food insecurity, job readiness and support, domestic neglect or violence, sexual abuse/assault, and financial literacy among others.

Qualifications

• Competitive salary ($78,000-$82,000)
• Access to both national and local cohort for professional trainings and support
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring and skill building opportunities, and access to up to $2,000 annually through our Talent Investment Fund.
• Opportunity to attend our annual professional conference
• Commitment to a culture of self care, work life dynamic, and balance.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances
• Flexible Spending accounts
• Generous vacation/sick time
• Parental leave

Pay

• $78,000-$82,000

Schedule

• Full-time position