School Network Staff Social Worker
Job Description
The Academy for Careers in Television and Film (TvF) is a Career & Technical Education high school that opened in 2008 in Long Island City, Queens. While TvF is nonselective in its admissions, the school has a deeply rooted commitment to providing all its students with an engaging and high quality educational experience comparable to the most selective programs throughout New York City. Since graduating its first cohort in June 2012, TvF has maintained a graduation rate of 96% or higher every year. TvF greatly values its faculty and staff, who are always supported in strengthening their practice and skills and to grow into leadership roles within the school. Read more about the school and the school’s team here!
TvF is seeking a Social Worker to join our team for the 2021-2022 school year.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to employment@actvf.org
Qualifications:
- Licensed Master’s level degree in Social Work
- NYS certification (or in process of reciprocity)
- Experience meeting the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of adolescents in a diverse community
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices, different counseling modalities, and crisis management
- Effective interpersonal communication skills when working with colleagues, parents, students, and community stakeholders
- Familiarity with the IEP process and relevant documentation