Social Worker

Want to impact girls' development through transformative advocacy and direct service? Interested in effecting change to increase opportunities for all girls? If you are looking to join our team of dynamic professionals who thrive on empowering a new generation of leaders, we want to hear from you. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is hiring!

We have an  immediate  need for a part-time, non-exempt  Social Worker  to serve as a resource for the Center-Based Programs by assessing the social-emotional needs, strengths, and support systems to set goals for empowerment and improved well-being. The pay rate for this position is $28.20 per hour . As a part-time role, the  Social Worker  is eligible to participate in some of the organization's paid leave programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW (What we're looking for )

As a member of the Center-Based Programs department, the  Social Worker   manages the organization's implementation of positive behavioral supports and interventions with the staff, girls, and parents. This role involves direct intervention with K-12 youth, monitoring organizational trends in behaviors and mental health impacts, and supporting opportunities that promote mental and physical well-being in youth. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the  Social Worker  is a vital resource in implementing healthy approaches to assist participants in leading productive and fulfilling lives. This part-time work schedule will be between 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday, totaling 15.0 hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES (What you'll be achieving)

At a minimum, the  Social Worker  will be responsible for successfully carrying out the following essential functions and duties:

• Assess the social-emotional needs of children and make referrals for services and support to them and their families.
• Collaborate with the team to establish partnerships with community organizations. 
• Attend meetings with the organization's partners, such as school districts, local mental health agencies, local social services, etc., as requested.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities for staff around behavior management and youth well-being.
• Provide behavioral support and intervention to staff for youth in programs.
• Create opportunities to educate youth about mental and physical well-being.
• Facilitate outreach to youth at the Lynn center about their services and build relationships with them.
• Travel within the greater Lynn community to provide direct outreach and engagement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (What you'll bring along)

Education : Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited university. The educational requirement may be substituted with four years of relevant experience.

Experience : Minimum of two years of post-graduate direct service-related experience with youth.

Qualifications : To be optimally successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience providing direct support or intervention services to K-12 youth in a structured environment.
• Familiar with youth mental health and wellness trends, including the ability to recognize behavioral patterns and identify needs for early intervention.
• Proven ability to build rapport, gain trust, and foster positive relationships with youth, families, and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging effectively with students, parents/guardians, and school staff. 
• Ability to collaborate across the organization and externally with community partners and schools to connect youth and families with appropriate resources.
• Capacity to travel locally throughout the Lynn community and surrounding areas to engage with youth, families, partners, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Experience with behavior management using an emphatic and solution-seeking approach.
• Fluent in multiple languages (English, English/Spanish, Haitian Creole/English, etc.) is a plus.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW (Who we are)

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn inspires all girls to be  strong, smart, and bold  through mentoring relationships, safe spaces, and evidence-based programming. We are passionate about supporting girls to create and champion their own opportunities that effect positive change in their lives, their communities, and the world. Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment for females, BIPOC, veterans, and persons with disabilities. To learn more about our mission and programs, please visit us at Strong, Smart, and Bold! (