SOCIAL WORKER

YOUTH AND RECREATION SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $56,220 - $60,000 - Full-time with excellent benefits

This position is ARPA funded for 2 years

Candidates are REQUIRED to submit a resume, cover letter, and completed Town of North Andover Employment Application to be considered for this position. For detailed application instructions and to obtain the Employment Application, please visit our website: https://www.northandoverma.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities

GENERAL DUTIES

This position is responsible for the oversight of social and emotional assistance and programing for youth and families who use the Youth Center resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to satisfaction.

• Oversees social and emotional concerns of middle/high school members.
• Collaborates with North Andover Public Schools on tracking and communication.
• Oversees new parent awareness programs and services.
• Assists with training of youth center full and part time staff on social and emotional concerns.
• Provides information and referral services for our youth center members and families.
• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Provides community outreach services.
• Coordinates (1) Youth Leadership group.
• Represents the department on (3) community advisory committees.
• Works in concert with our present support services position.
• Conducts initial assessments and referral to local counseling agencies.
• Provides services throughout the (8) week summer program.
• Assists with some building operations responsibilities.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains responsive community relations.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Guidelines

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Human Services, or a related field, supplemented by 5 years of experience in community or school based mental health treatment and prevention, crises response, community outreach or similar experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, ability, and skills described below. LICSW is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Department policies and procedures.
• Community youth needs and available counseling services.
• Recreation programs and recreation management.
• Effective processes to engage youth in the community.
• The use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.

Ability to:

• Multi-task and prioritize work.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, elected officials, coworkers, residents, and members of the general public.
• Work a flexible schedule and occasional weekend hours.
• Work as a team member under the Youth Center Mission.

Skill in:

• Multi-task and prioritize work.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, elected officials, coworkers, residents, and members of the general public.
• Work a flexible schedule and occasional weekend hours.
• Work as a team member under the Youth Center Mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or bend.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wetness and humidity; and to other unpleasant conditions such as dim lighting, dust, odors, and noise.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Director of Youth and Recreation Services.

Supervision Exercised: None.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview; reference check; and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Applicants will be required to undergo CORI screening.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department at (978) 688-9526.

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to: Human Resources Department, Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845, (978) 688-9526.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,220.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Andover, MA 01845: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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