Social Worker

About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description:

This position is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Employment, payroll and benefits are through and subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private educational corporation.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking a Social Worker for a Department of Education Basic Needs grant. This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position, grant funded position. The position is grant funded until December 31, 2025.

The Social Worker will staff the Panther Community Care Center (PCCC) located on the SUNY Old Westbury campus. The Social Worker will provide students with support, advocacy, resources, referral to resources, and assist them with problem-solving. This position will act as the coordinator of our wellness initiatives. Additionally, the Social Worker meets with any student in need of an emergency financial assistance grant for basic needs such as transportation or food.

The Social Worker will:

• Work with students to provide support, assessment, advocacy, resources, referral to resources, and assist with problem-solving.

• Develop and implement wellness initiatives during fall and spring semesters, in coordination with other campus stakeholders.

• Utilize Single Stop technology.

• Assist with food pantry operations.

• Assist with campus student emergency fund efforts.

• Work with students requesting emergency financial assistance to assess their need and engage those students with other campus and community resources.

• Maintain a caseload of students in need of intensive support.

• Assist with student support groups.

• Participate in continuing education opportunities that focus on mental health issues, diversity, and strengthening families.

• Supervise a small team of student employees to support the success of the office.

• Serve as an active member of the Panther Community Care Center and engage with the campus community to promote services.

• Engage with College colleagues, committees, and the campus community to promote services.

• Maintain programming, recordkeeping, and data management.

• Assessment of resource center and initiatives.

• Keep up to date with community resources for referral and networking.

• Occasional evening hours may be required.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Social work license at the LMSW level or higher.

• Three (3) years of experience working with diverse populations.

• Experience coordinating programs, developing, and implementing new services, assisting students in crisis, and balancing competing priorities of student intervention and program implementation.

• Experience responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, in a manner that affirms the worth and preserves the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.

• Evidence of success in building collaborative relationships and conducting assessments.

• Knowledge base surrounding resources and referrals.

• Experience maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with people served.

• Ability to work evening hours as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience working with diverse populations.

• Experience in higher education.

• Experience distributing emergency financial assistance.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with education and experience and includes a comprehensive benefit package.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Please email a cover letter and resume/CV to: researchfoundation@oldwestbury.edu

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: May 31, 2024

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.