Education Supervisor of Strong Futures

About the role

Forestdale is committed to providing opportunities for the youth in the Strong Futures program to have academic and employment success and connections to caring adults serving as mentors and role models. The Education Supervisor of Strong Futures/Youth Services is one of the leaders of the Strong Futures team that works collaboratively with the Education Specialists and other staff to ensure that the youth are encouraged and supported toward productive self‑sufficient lives. The supervisor is responsible for the academic and social development of the youth in the program.

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 implement new procedures to 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 Family Team Conferences to assure case progress, a 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master of Social Work or equivalent human services graduate degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of documented supervisory and relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and data management.
• Travel to Forest Hills campus 1‑2 times per week; Brooklyn site serves as the home base.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and to travel in and around the New York City metropolitan region.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Understanding and respect for community needs and cultures; belief that change is possible; ability to maintain healthy boundaries and remain calm during tension or stress.
• Exemplary organizational skills.
• Education experience and knowledge (e.g., IEPs, CPSE, facilitating school transfers) a plus.
• Ability to speak and read another language a plus.

Pay

Salary Range (based on qualifications):

• Masters: $66,000 – $73,000
• Masters / Language: $67,000 – $75,000
• Masters / License: $70,000 – $78,000
• Masters / License / Language: $72,000 – $80,000

Benefits

• Four weeks’ vacation
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 7 % employer contribution + 2 % match
• Tax‑deferred health care, dependent care, and commuter plans
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for educational scholarships

Location: 67‑35 112th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375.