Advocate Counselor: High School Student Support

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc); United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc) seeks an Advocate Counselor for Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service to re-engage over-aged and under-credited students through counseling, case management, referrals, and crisis intervention. This full-time, in-person role reports to the Program Director and supports the Learning to Work program.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (MSW preferred) and experience with youth and families, with fingerprinting/background checks and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• MSW preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated case management support with youth and families.
• College preparatory experience required.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic planning and case management for ~40 students.
• Provide weekly individual and daily group counseling.
• Assist youth in attending school regularly and develop postsecondary plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and mediation when needed.
• Engage with families through outreach and meetings.
• Document all work and maintain case records.

Skills

Case management

Counseling

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MSW preferred

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc) seeks an Advocate Counselor for Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service to re-engage over-aged and under-credited students through counseling, case management, referrals, and crisis intervention. This full-time, in-person role reports to the Program Director and supports the Learning to Work program.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (MSW preferred) and experience with youth and families, with fingerprinting/background checks and a