Director of Wellness at Queens Hillel

Queens Hillel is hiring a Director of Wellness, a licensed social worker who will strengthen the holistic approach to student engagement. The role supports students across Queens College, Queensborough Community College and St. John's University, with two active sites, three campuses, and a borough-wide reach. The position involves supervising staff and interns, meeting one-to-one with students, designing wellness-minded experiences, and ensuring wellness is infused in all activities. Queens Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International and is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Social Work Internship program; Supervise at least 1 staff member, including the Student Success Specialist; Build meaningful relationships with students of diverse backgrounds and experiences with an orientation toward wellbeing promotion and deepening involvement in Jewish life; Train Hillel staff on best practices for supporting and bringing wellness into Hillel initiatives and build these practices into structures and culture; Connect students with culturally-sensitive services and resources in the community; Establish and maintain partnerships to help students access food, including overseeing the Kosher Grocery Program with the Student Success Specialist (in partnership with Commonpoint Queens); Establish and maintain partnerships to help students access career services, including overseeing the CUNY Career Connect program in partnership with Commonpoint Queens

Requirements

LMSW; SIFI (or willing to get within 1 year); community-based social work experience; staff supervision experience; willingness to work at multiple sites; working knowledge of NYC support services such as food support, job readiness, domestic neglect or violence support and financial literacy services

Nice to have

LCSW; experience working with college students or young adults; knowledge of NYC resources

Benefits

Competitive salary ($79,000-$83,000); comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and family leave; Professional development, mentoring and skill building opportunities; access to up to $2,000 annually through the Talent Investment Fund; Opportunity to attend the annual professional conference; Commitment to a culture of self care, work life dynamic, and balance