The Site Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Wediko NY's programming and all Mental Health Prevention and Intervention Programs a I.S. 5 Walter Crowley a Middle School in Queens, NY.

The Site Manager is on-site at the school 5 days a week and is responsible for provision of multi-tiered mental health programming support and services (at the universal and selective levels), and clinical consultation.

The Site Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and implementing the initiative's strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the principal and the School Leadership Team (SLT). The Site Manager liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level; participates in the development and manages the implementation of MHPIP plans consistent with the expectations of the principal and contract. The Site Manager position is a full-time (40 hours per week; 12 months) and will be supervised by the Wediko Clinical Program Manager. The salary range is $65,000-$75,000.

How You Will Be Making a Difference

• Work with key stakeholders in the community to learn and understand the history of partnerships and the unmet needs.
• Use multiple means of gathering information from families, students, school staff, and partnering agencies, including surveys, individual interviews, focus groups, and meetings with the SLT.
• Use available data (including but not limited to: attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions.
• The Site Manager will collaborate with the SLT to prioritize and develop multi-tiered support goals to increase school engagement and success.
• To leverage resources from the community, the Site Manager will gather information on resources, eligibility requirements, conduct site visits, and facilitate relationships to serve the students and families.
• Site Manager will prepare and provide monthly workshops to staff on relevant topics throughout the year.
• Build bridges to integrate resource agencies into school community.
• Problem-solving and clinical consultation at the student, staff, family and school-wide level
• Carry a caseload of individual clients receiving counseling services.
• Work with school to determine other appropriate universal activities to promote mental health education with the goal of reducing stigma and improving access to services
• Provide crisis intervention/de-escalation as needed, including contacting ACS as a mandated reporter, and initiating mobile crisis/EMS response team.
• Provide supervision to other Wediko staff and interns on sites.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in the Social Work, and experience with middle school students (e.g., MSW)
• LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred
• 2-3 years' experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community-based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students
• 2-3 years' experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families,
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some evenings

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.