Youth Leader, DeWitt Clinton HS

Good Shepherd Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Services in New York is seeking a dedicated Youth Leader to provide peer-to-peer counseling and workshops in the Student Success Center. This role involves assisting in creating a college-going culture and supporting students in grades 9-12.

Ideal candidates are current students, motivated, and responsible, committed to making college accessible. The position is non-exempt, requiring 10 hours per week, with a focus on teamwork and engagement in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student on campus.
• Must be on track to graduate and have high attendance.
• Must be a motivated, responsible, and hardworking team player willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer-to-peer counseling during lunch and after-school.
• Create and deliver workshops on college access for grades 9-12.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment regarding college services.

Skills

Peer-to-peer counseling

Workshop delivery

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

Current student status

Job description

Overview

The Youth Leader works in partnership with adult counselors in the Student Success Center at Longwood Educational Campus to provide college awareness, college preparation, and individual college counseling. The goal of the Student Success Center is to create and sustain a college‑going culture on campus, and Youth Leaders are integral to achieving this goal.

Reporting

Reports to: Program Manager

Hours: 10 Hours/Week; Non‑Exempt

Major Duties

• Provide peer‑to‑peer counseling during lunch, advisory, and after‑school.
• Create and deliver workshops on college access for grades 9‑12.
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Attend the Youth Leadership for College Access Summer Institute and Youth Leader Conferences throughout the year.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment regarding college services, trips, and events.
• Complete required paperwork and data entry to maintain high‑quality services.
• Serve as a constant positive representative of the college office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working papers required.
• Must be a current student on campus.
• Must be on track to graduate and have high attendance.
• Must be a motivated, responsible, and hardworking team player willing to learn and capable of working well with students and staff.
• Written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor required.
• Must be committed to attending college.

General Requirements

All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of our activities or operations.