Youth Advocate (PATH & FDNY K435)

Child Center of NY; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401k Pension

Commuter benefits

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a Youth Advocate to support adolescents through counseling, attendance outreach, and personal development. You will document outreach, coordinate with schools, and advocate for students' well-being.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. The role emphasizes independent planning, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with youth in group and individual settings within NYC locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to attend youth development trainings.
• Possess basic computer software skills.

Responsibilities

• One-on-one and group counseling support to help students develop appropriate behaviors, acquire greater self-confidence, and achieve improved classroom functioning
• Attendance Outreach - phone calls, home visits and other effective strategies of improving students’ attendance
• Efficiently document all forms of outreach including home visits, phone calls and counseling sessions with students on caseload, keep up-to-date contact information for students and their families
• Maintain regularly scheduled sessions with students on your caseload to keep abreast of important individual, family, and community events and issues that may impact the student’s well-being
• Maintain good communication and work collaboratively with all program/school staff
• Advocate for students’ rights and well-being
• Develop incentive programs to motivate, encourage and improve their attendance and grades
• Facilitate workshops based on student needs
• Related duties as needed

Skills

Counseling

Attendance outreach

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Willingness to attend trainings

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

1230 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives.

Essential Functions

• One-on-one and group counseling support to help students develop appropriate behaviors, acquire greater self-confidence, and achieve improved classroom functioning
• Attendance Outreach - phone calls, home visits and other effective strategies of improving students’ attendance
• Efficiently document all forms of outreach including home visits, phone calls and counseling sessions with students on caseload, keep up-to-date contact information for students and their families
• Maintain regularly scheduled sessions with students on your caseload to keep abreast of important individual, family, and community events and issues that may impact the student’s well-being
• Maintain good communication and work collaboratively with all program/school staff
• Advocate for students’ rights and well-being
• Develop incentive programs to motivate, encourage and improve their attendance and grades
• Facilitate workshops based on student needs
• Related duties as needed

Hours

Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:00pm

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting
• Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• Willingness to attend youth development trainings
• Possess basic computer software skills

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term - long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

1230 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA