Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services, Ltd seeks an Advocate Counselor to support over-aged, under-credited participants in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC) at 1700 Fulton St, Brooklyn. You will provide individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention, collaborating with agency staff and school personnel.

Your duties include developing workshops, assisting students with college preparation, and connecting them to resources while maintaining accurate records to

Qualifications

• Experience with adolescents/young adults in school settings is helpful.
• Promotes an inclusive environment fostering community and belonging.
• Excellent time management and strong written/verbal communication.
• Commitment to strength-based youth/family/community development.
• Experience counseling individuals and groups; crisis response abilities.
• Knowledge of mental health and well-being is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run workshops addressing student needs.
• Support attendance and connect students with resources; conduct home visits as needed.
• Plan events and leadership activities; assist in trips and celebrations.
• Help with college prep: applications, financial aid, essays, visits.
• Refer youths and families to GS S resources and other orgs.
• Collaborate with school teams and agency staff on behalf of students.
• Maintain statistics, narratives and records as required.
• Engage with youth using strength-based, community-centered approaches.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the Program Director.
• Attend staff/DOE meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Time management

Verbal & written

Crisis intervention

Group counseling

Cultural sensitivity

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Reports To: Program Director, Boys and Girls YABC

Location: 1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt(12-month)

Schedule: Mon-Thurs: 12:30PM to 8:30PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Summer Hours (Vary)

Job Summary:

The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention to over-aged, under-credited participants in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC). The Advocate Counselor also assists in implementing other aspects of the program in close collaboration with agency and school personnel.

Major Duties:

• Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
• Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits.
• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning/attending trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Support students with all aspects of the college preparation process including applications, financial aid, personal essay, and college visits.
• Refer youth and families to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
• Function as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
• Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required.
• Encourage, embody, and foster a strength-based approach grounded in youth, family, and community development principles.
• Participate in professional development opportunities via the Good Shepherd Services Learning and Development Department.
• Collaborate with key school players on behalf of students: deans, teachers, guidance counselors, safety agents, Assistant Principal, etc.
• Communicate and engage effectively with GSS team members, including, but not limited to: Program Director, Social Worker/Therapist, Internship & Career Coordinator, peers at other YABC sites, peers at other GSS sites.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and DOE meetings as needed.
• Actively engage in weekly supervision meetings with Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with adolescent/young adults in a school setting helpful.
• Committed to upholding an inclusive environment in program that fosters a sense of community, belonging and connectedness.
• Must have excellent time management, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth, family and community development perspective.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults both individually and in groups; ability to provide counseling services, facilitate group sessions, and respond effectively to crisis situations as needed.
• Knowledge in mental health and well-being a plus.