New York Junior Tennis League,Inc·New York
The Social Worker will provide short-term emotional and behavioral support to students during afterschool hours, facilitate small groups focused on emotional regulation and stress management, and collaborate with Program Directors on trauma-informed programming.
PT Social Worker - After School Program (Queens)
Openings vary across 30+ sites throughout the school year. Our complete list is at nyjtl.org/aces-sites [https://www.nyjtl.org/aces-sites/]
For over fifty years, New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) has honored its founder Arthur Ashe’s legacy by celebrating the diversity of children, encouraging them to reach their highest potential through free tennis and academic programs. NYJTL is the largest provider of youth tennis and education programs in the nation, providing services in 100 unique sites across all five boroughs while reaching nearly 90,000 kids. In addition, NYJTL designed, funded (with NYC), built and operates the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning in the South Bronx. All NYJTL community tennis and after school programs are offered at no cost to its participants.
The mission of NYJTL is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. It believes life skills gained through tennis, academics, healthy living, and character development are a catalyst for long-term achievement.
NYJTL is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Social Worker to support student emotional wellness, social-emotional development, and inclusive participation in our afterschool programs.
This is an on-site role assigned to one afterschool site, Monday through Thursday, for a total of 12 hours per week.
Candidates should be available from 2:30-5:30PM, with some site-based flexibility depending on program needs.
This role focuses on brief student support, SEL programming, staff coaching, family engagement, crisis response, disability inclusion support, and collaboration with school-day partners.
The Part-Time Social Worker will help nurture a positive, trauma-informed, inclusive afterschool culture and support students through individual check-ins, small group sessions, family communication, safety and support planning, accommodation support, and referrals to outside resources when appropriate.
The Part-Time Social Worker will collaborate closely with the Program Site Director, who will serve as the direct on-site supervisor. The Social Work Manager will provide reflective supervision, ongoing training, and support around social work practice, documentation, inclusion-related support, and program deliverables. The Part-Time Social Worker will also participate in professional development focused on topics such as de-escalation, trauma-informed care, disability inclusion, universal design, professional boundaries, group management, restorative practices, mandated reporting, and effective staff coaching.
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution required
2–4 years of experience in community-based social work, family advocacy, school-based social work, community organizing, disability inclusion, or related services
Experience working with children, families, schools, community-based organizations, and external partners
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, restorative practices, youth development, inclusive programming, and culturally responsive family engagement
Candidates must be comfortable completing all required background clearance, fingerprinting, and onboarding requirements
30PM. to 5:30PM.
Maximum 12 hours per week
$41.50 per hour
Please click "Apply" below, or visit our careers page at [https://www.nyjtl.org/about/careers/]nyjtl.org [https://www.nyjtl.org/about/careers/] to complete an application. Thank you!
NYJTL values the diversity of the people we hire and inspire. Diversity at our organization means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/affectional preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We center equity in all our work and in our hiring practices.
Candidates must possess an MSW, LMSW, or BSW with significant experience in child or youth services, along with knowledge of trauma-informed care, SEL, and restorative practices.
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Market context
In New York, roles supporting youth programs and school-age services often see steady demand because organizations need reliable staff who can communicate well with children and teens. These positions are competitive when candidates show professionalism, patience, and flexibility, especially with youth ages 6–18. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight any experience working with young people and your availability.