Youth College & Career Navigator

Clear Destination Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Pension and Employer Contribution

Flexible Spending and CommuterBenefits

Disability, life and AD&D insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Child Center of NY is seeking a College and Career Advisor to work with students to develop a plan for success in school, the workplace, and their future personal and professional endeavors. This role provides guidance and support to help clients meet college and career goals.

Key responsibilities include monitoring academics, advising on postsecondary options, coordinating with schools and families, and facilitating college visits and events to advance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Education, Counseling, Social Work or related field.
• 3 years’ direct service experience working with youth and young adults related to academic advisement; interventions; counseling; and/or youth development services.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others; may be required depending on client needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multitask.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student academic progress, communicate with appropriate personnel and schedule interventions as necessary to ensure middle school and/or high school graduation.
• Educate, advise and support students and parents about postsecondary options (college, technical school, employment options) and maintain and share information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college.
• Publicize information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, helping to administer AP and PSAT exams.
• Assess skills and interests via individual interviews and/or group work. Develop academic and college/career goals.
• Advocate for students’ rights and wellbeing and ensure they learn self advocacy.
• Provide intervention/immediate support for issues that prevent a student from functioning appropriately at school and refer to mental health services if needed.
• Sustain relationships with family members to address issues impacting student performance and success.
• Participate in and help facilitate student activities including but not limited to college visits, school trips, and school events. Liaise with schools, employers and professional organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Child Center of NY is seeking a College and Career Advisor to work with students to develop a plan for success in school, the workplace, and their future personal and professional endeavors. This role provides guidance and support to help clients meet college and career goals.

Key responsibilities include monitoring academics, advising on postsecondary options, coordinating with schools and families, and facilitating college visits and events to advance student outcomes.