Advocate Counselor, Abraham Lincoln YABC

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York is seeking an Advocate Counselor for the Abraham Lincoln YABC Program. This role involves providing counseling and support to adolescents, engaging with families, and collaborating with school staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and experience working with youth. Join a team dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
• Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling, case management, and advocacy.
• Assist students with college preparation and resources.
• Collaborate with school personnel and perform record-keeping duties.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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Advocate Counselor, Abraham Lincoln YABC

Title: ADVOCATE COUNSELOR, ABRAHAM LINCOLN YABC Program

Reports To: PROGRAM DIRECTOR, LINCOLN YABC located at Abraham Lincoln High School

Location: 2800 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, 11235

Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt (12-month); Mon-Thurs: 11:45 AM to 7:45 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Job Summary: The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention to over-aged, under-credited adolescents 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:

1. Provide case management for students identified as in need of supportive services.
2. Provide individual counseling, group counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
3. Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
4. Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
5. Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits.
6. Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning/attending trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
7. Support students with all aspects of the college preparation process including applications, financial aid, personal essays, and college visits.
8. Refer youth and families to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
9. Function as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
10. Perform statistical, narrative, and record-keeping duties as required.
11. Encourage, embody, and foster a strength-based approach grounded in youth and family development principles.
12. Participate in professional development opportunities via the Good Shepherd Services Learning and Development Department.
13. Collaborate with key school personnel: deans, teachers, guidance counselors, safety agents.
14. Participate in staff/team meetings and DOE meetings as needed.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Must have experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
3. Committed to upholding an inclusive environment that fosters a sense of community, belonging, and connectedness.
4. Prior experience in a school setting is helpful.
5. Must have excellent time management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
6. Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth and family development perspective.
7. Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Practice is a plus.