Advocate Counselor (Bilingual Spanish/English required)
US-NY-Bronx
External
Req #: 7768
Type: Regular Full-Time
Overview:
The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention to over-aged, under-credited adolescents in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC). The Advocate Counselor also assists in implementing other aspects of the program in close collaboration with agency and school personnel.
Reports To: Program Director, Theodore Roosevelt YABC
Location: 500 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
Hours: 35 Hrs/Week; Non-Exempt (12-month);
Mon-Thurs 12:30pm -8:30pm and Fridays 8:00am - 4:00pm.
Salary: $44,000 to $50,000
Major Duties:
* Provide case management for students identified as in need of supportive services.
* Provide individual counseling, group counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
* Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
* Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
* Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits.
* Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning/attending trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
* Support students with all aspects of the college preparation process including applications, financial aid, personal essay, and college visits.
* Refer youth and families to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
* Function as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
* Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required.
* Encourage, embody, and foster a strength-based approach grounded in youth and family development principles.
* Participate in professional development opportunities via the Good Shepherd Services Learning and Development Department.
* Collaborate with key school players on behalf of students: deans, teachers, guidance counselors, safety agents.
* Participate in staff/team meetings and DOE meetings as needed.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree perferred.
* Must have experience working with adolescent/young adults individually and in groups.
* Bi-lingual Spanish/English required.
* Committed to upholding an inclusive environment in program that fosters a sense of community, belonging and connectedness.
* Prior experience in a school setting helpful.
* Must have excellent time management, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
* Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth and family development perspective.
* Knowledge in Trauma Informed Practice a plus.
Qualifications:
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our 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. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.
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