Student Advisor

East Side House Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side House Settlement is seeking a dedicated Student Advisor in New York, NY, to enhance student attendance and well-being. The role focuses on working closely with students and families, developing individualized plans, and providing essential resources. Ideal candidates will hold a B.A./B.S.W., possess strong communication skills, and be experienced in youth-related work within school settings. This full-time position offers a salary range of $40,000 - $45,000, primarily on-site with some community engagement required.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience with youth-related work.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in school-based settings focusing on youth development.

Responsibilities

• Support attendance improvement for the Community School Program.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with students twice a month.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal skills

Analytical skills

Writing communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

B.A./B.S.W.

Tools

WordPerfect

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Title: Student Advisor

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Reports To: Community School Director

Location: 468 E 140th St, Bronx, NY 10454
Program: PS 179

Job Description

East Side House Settlement is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and the communities. We are seeking a dynamic, hard‑working, and creative leader who shares our passion for providing exceptional programming to children and families in the South Bronx.

PS 179, in partnership with East Side House, is committed to the intellectual and emotional growth of every student through the creation of a nurturing and supportive learning environment. By mobilizing the resources of parents, the community, businesses, and cultural entities and the professional staff, our school community is dedicated to maximizing pupil potential.

The Student Advisor supports attendance improvement for the Community School Program, develops relationships with students and families, and coordinates resources and programs to address key priorities such as attendance, academics, socio‑emotional well‑being, health, and others. Programmatic resources may be designed as options before, during and after school, during the school year, and in the summer months.

Under the supervision of the Community School Director, the Student Advisor works with latitude for independent judgment to perform essential duties. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability required, but not limited to:

Cohort Management & Support Services

• Primary person advisor for assigned cohort of students
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one sessions with students, at least twice a month
• Support students to create SMART goals and to work toward implementation
• Partner with students, family and/or caring adults, school, and Community School teams to develop an individualized plan for each student
• Conduct and support student advisory groups in collaboration with school faculty
• Provide updates on progress of students to Leadership and key school staff as needed; participate in weekly case conferencing with school and CS staff
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed, under supervision of Program Director
• Provide attendance outreach through phone calls, texts via agency telephone, letters, remotely, and/or home visits
• Organize and implement special activities/events that meet the recreational, cultural, and social needs of the school community
• Support new student admission process (outreach, open houses/intake interviews, new student orientation, parent orientations)
• Partner with students to identify opportunities and referrals based on need and aspiration of student and family
• With Program Director, create best practices for cohort management and support services to ensure high quality and demographically appropriate services

Family & Community Engagement

• As an extension of our Primary Person Model (PP) model: build strong relationships with families to provide support, resources, and opportunities for growth
• Work to implement family structures with the school: regular parent workshops tailored to parent needs, volunteer opportunities, and formal connection to community resources under the Dual Capacity‑Building Framework for Family‑School Partnerships
• Work with families in need of additional supports on an individual basis; access to ESH’s internal Social Services Department, which offers a range of supportive services including individual and family counseling, entitlement screening, referral services, and school‑based adult education opportunities such as work training programs, high school equivalency courses, and English language classes

Collaborative Practices

• Collaborate in the successful management of program with Program Director, NYCDOE Staff and the school community
• Lead and/or champion school events to build community, pride, and a welcoming environment
• Prepare and present workshops as needed for development of students’ leadership, life skills, and self‑efficacy
• Collaborate with leadership to design tools and strategies to ensure program goals (or results) are tracked throughout the program and successfully met
• Strategize with team for program improvement
• Attend and participate in school/community‑based meetings, administrative meetings, professional development trainings, and other meetings as needed
• Complete tasks and/or projects assigned by Program Director

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• B.A./B.S.W. with at least two years’ experience with youth‑related work
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with school‑aged youth, educators, families and communities from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Experience working in school‑based settings (Elementary and/or Middle School), with knowledge about tenants of community organizing, student support services, and youth development theories
• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship‑building skills
• Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/Microsoft Word and other applications
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Some nights and weekends required

Competencies

• Self‑motivated and eager to create a positive difference in the lives of students
• Strong communication skills and dedicated to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and support staff
• Excellent organization, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills
• Sufficient technology skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs, complete digital paperwork requirements, communicate effectively via email, and a willingness to learn new skills/complete basic troubleshooting

Remote Work

ESH has determined that up to zero (0%) of this position can be remote due to COVID‑19, subject to change as public health conditions evolve.

Required Clearances

• Department of Education (DOE) fingerprinting
• COVID Vaccine – all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date

Expected Work Schedule

This is a full‑time position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Generally, work hours are scheduled Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑3:30 pm / 8:00 am‑4:00 pm. Occasional Saturdays and holidays are required. Workdays/hours are subject to change based on ESH’s needs.

Work Environment

The position is in a school‑based environment. The dress code is business casual. This job operates in a professional school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position. Travel throughout the NYC boroughs is expected on an as‑needed basis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This would require the ability to lift files, lift a food box to give to families, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodations that allow a candidate to meet the requirements of the position will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ESH encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.