School-Based Student Success Advocate

The Home for Little Wanderers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko NY is seeking a part-time Advocate Counselor, working 24 hours per week at the High School for Hospitality Management in Manhattan. The role supports students who struggle academically, behaviorally, and with attendance through mentoring, outreach, crisis intervention, and SEL support.

The position is a 10-month assignment (September–June), supervised by the Site Manager, with a pay range of $22.50–$25.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; social science degrees strongly preferred.
• 1+ year of experience providing direct services in school-based settings.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) in English.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
• Commitment to strengths-based practice and ongoing learning; supervision to improve practice.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis.
• Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits.
• Facilitates communication between students, families, and school staff.
• Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides crisis support, conflict mediation and social-emotional support.
• Completes regular assessments and provides resource referrals in support of school-based services (with support of the site manager).
• Ensures student exposure to further education opportunities (high school and college); build college and career readiness skills.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Collaborates on transdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans to support student progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (social sciences preferred)

Job description

The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko NY is seeking a part-time Advocate Counselor, working 24 hours per week at the High School for Hospitality Management in Manhattan. The role supports students who struggle academically, behaviorally, and with attendance through mentoring, outreach, crisis intervention, and SEL support.

The position is a 10-month assignment (September–June), supervised by the Site Manager, with a pay range of $22.50–$25.50 per hour.