About Us: EDP University of Puerto Rico, Inc. is a technological and socio-humanistic post-secondary institution, a leader in the education of professionals in the Arts, Sciences and Technology. We have Campuses in Hato Rey and San Sebastián and Branch Campuses in Manatí, Humacao, Villalba and Caguas.

Job Title: Social Worker – Title V

Job Description: Under aTitle V Project, the incumbent will support the goal of expanding educational opportunities and improving the academic performance of students, especially those from low-income backgrounds. Focus on addressing academic, social, and emotional needs, promoting an inclusive, positive learning environment that fosters student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in addressing students’ socio-emotional well-being.
• Provide counseling sessions, treatment plans, and workshops as needed, and establish prevention programs and intervention plans.
• Help students suffering from abuse, violence, hunger, or homelessness to access resources such as shelters, food banks, and medical care.
• Identify risk factors that may affect academic performance and design personalized intervention actions.
• Coordinate with faculty, academic staff, and other campus professionals to refer and follow up on cases.
• Prepare and conduct workshops and talks on stress management, self-esteem, mental health, resilience, and other relevant topics.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment that promotes equity and a sense of belonging.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of the project's impact through data collection and reports.

Requirements: Current Social Worker license to practice in Puerto Rico. Preferably, 2 to 5 years of experience working with college students both face-to-face and virtually. People-oriented, methodical, and able to multi-task effectively. Address groups and individuals with a high level of respect and sensitivity. Excellent presentation skills for workshops and seminars. Computer skills of MS Office.

Benefits:

• Medical plan and dental plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation Accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual
• Paid Holidays
• Paid birthday day off

Location: Hato Rey Campus

Employment Type: Full-time Exempt

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Beneficios:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Experiencia:

• con estudiantes universitarios: 2 años (Obligatorio)

Licencia/Certificación:

• Trabajador Social (Obligatorio)

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial