Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advocate Counselor to provide essential support to students facing challenges in their educational journey. This role involves individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention, all aimed at helping students meet graduation requirements. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with various stakeholders, ensuring that students receive the necessary resources and support. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about youth development and have the skills to guide students through their challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
• Commitment to strength-based and youth development perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and wraparound support services for students.
• Conduct individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
• Support students with post-secondary planning and resources.

Skills

Counseling

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

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The Advocate Counselor provides individual, family and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention, as well as post-secondary planning once student reaches graduation requirement. Advocate Counselor will work in collaboration with GSS and DOE by following the policies and procedures implementing by the program, but meeting the mission and vision of GSS agency.

Title: Advocate Counselor

Reports To: Program Director, Research and Service High School

Location: 1700 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4pm, some weeknights

Salary: $44,000 - $50,000

Major Duties

• Provide case management and wraparound support services for up to 50 or more overaged and under credit students, to help them alleviate any stressors, so the students can successfully meet graduation requirements.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
• Develop and implement strategical and goal planning for student on caseload
• Develop and implement groups/workshops responsive to student needs, such as Advisory, Men and Women groups.
• Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources
• Attendance outreach consist of home visits, outreach calls, texting, and mailing, etc.
• Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Support students with all aspects of post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essay, and college or vocational training trips.
• Able to work collaboratively with DOE and GSS team members.
• Generate and submit data required for statistical report and ensure that appropriate paperwork and date base entry is completed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance the performance of the program
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate Degree Required.
• Must have experience working with adolescent/young adults individually and in groups.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Prior experience in a school setting helpful.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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