Advocate Counselor

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

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services seeks an Advocate Counselor to provide individual, family and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention for students at J.H.S. 292.

The role collaborates with GSS and DOE to implement program policies while aligning with the agency’s mission and vision. The position requires an Associate Degree, bilingual abilities in Spanish/English, and strong communication skills to support up to 50+ students with post-secondary planning and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• Experience working with adolescent/young adults individually and in groups.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and wraparound support services for students to meet graduation requirements.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Engage families and involve them in the student’s plan of care.
• Develop and implement strategic and goal planning for students on caseload.
• Create groups/workshops such as Advisory, Men’s and Women’s groups.
• Assist students in attending school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting with resources.
• Conduct attendance outreach via home visits, calls, texts, and mailings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Adolescent/young adult experience

Bilingual Spanish/English

School setting experience

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

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, J.H.S. 292

Location: 301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

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.