College Access Navigator

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks in New York City seeks a committed program specialist to support the Center for Achieving Future Education (CAFE9). You will provide direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college-bound students, high school equivalency and college participants, helping them navigate college applications and financial aid.

The role involves documenting progress, coordinating referrals, facilitating readiness workshops, and supporting recruitment and retention for our college bridge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience working with youth or in a social services setting or college access.
• Experience with best practices in youth development, college access and workforce development.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college bound high school students, high school equivalency and college enrolled program participants.
• Assist students with completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications.
• Monitor and document client progress towards college enrollment, retention, and program outcomes via case notes and program database.
• Assess and coordinate interventions and referrals for clients through internal and external providers.
• Facilitate college readiness workshops, college tours and quarterly retention initiatives for program participants.
• Assist with recruitment, engagement andretention for clients engaged in our college bridge program under direction of supervisor.
• Engage and monitor follow-up participants to ensure milestone/goal attainment (College matriculation and retention).
• Provide coverage for program trips and events including college tours and college fairs.
• Conduct home visits and other fieldwork, as required.
• Report to and meet with supervisor monthly or as required.
• Complete program reports monthly, or more frequently as required.
• Attend trainings, both internal and external, promoting college access and success or other professional development opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Youth development

College access

Workforce development

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor1 degree in psychology, social work, education or related field

Job description

BronxWorks in New York City seeks a committed program specialist to support the Center for Achieving Future Education (CAFE9). You will provide direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college-bound students, high school equivalency and college participants, helping them navigate college applications and financial aid.

The role involves documenting progress, coordinating referrals, facilitating readiness workshops, and supporting recruitment and retention for our college bridge