Workforce Program Specialist

Employee Benefits:

• 100% Employer- paid tele-health.
• Club Membership at locations in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia is included for dependents ages 6-18.
• Professional development opportunities with complimentary access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Spillett Leadership University for online education and training.

GREAT CAREERS START HERE:

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of an award-winning team of professionals who are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young people in our community? Apply today to the Social Work position at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties (BGCSDC).

Social Worker must be flexible, able to work with kids in a variety of settings, work collaboratively with a team of Club employees, react quickly to stressful situations, briefly cover various rooms if needed, interact positively with kids and families of all backgrounds, and maintain an emotionally positive environment for kids.

Essential Duties:

• Provide therapeutic and behavioral support for children and families to promote success in the Club, school, home, and community. Integrating a social and emotional lens into their work.
• Social Workers provide impactful individual and group therapy, case management, consultation, crisis intervention, grief support and referral work.
• Work collaboratively with Club employees, public school district employees and other public entities who support the child and connects the family to all appropriate care

Qualifications:

• Strong ability to mentor and inspire youth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff.
• Commitment to promoting safety, quality, and a positive environment within the Club.

Position Requirements:

• Graduate degree required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Pass pre-employment background screening and drug test
• The job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, be outdoors, kneel, reach, bend, and lift objects weighing in excess of 10 lbs.