Education Supervisor of Strong Futures

About the Role

Forestdale is committed to providing opportunities for youth in the Strong Futures program to achieve academic and employment success, and to connect with caring adults serving as mentors and role models. The Education Supervisor of Strong Futures/Youth Services is a leader of the Strong Futures team, working collaboratively with Education Specialists and other staff to ensure youth are encouraged and supported toward productive, self-sufficient lives. This role is responsible for the academic and social development of 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Understanding and respect for community needs and cultures.
• 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.

Education experience and knowledge (i.e. IEPs, CPSE, facilitating school transfers, etc.) a plus. Ability to speak and read another language a plus.

Pay

• Masters: $65,000 to $73,000
• Masters / Language: $67,000 to $75,000
• Masters / License: $70,000 to $78,000
• Masters / License / Language: $72,000 to $80,000

Benefits

• Four weeks’ vacation
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k), 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