Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention to over-aged, under-credited participants in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC). The role also assists with other aspects of the program in close collaboration with agency and school personnel. The position is based at 1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213, and is a 12-month exempt role scheduled for 35 hours per week. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; summer hours vary. Salary is $44,000–$50,000.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth, family, and community development perspective.
Experience working with adolescents and young adults individually and in groups.
Ability to provide counseling services, facilitate group sessions, and respond effectively to crisis situations as needed.
Commitment to upholding an inclusive program environment that fosters community, belonging, and connectedness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience working with adolescents and young adults in a school setting is helpful.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Knowledge of mental health and well-being is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
Help students attend school regularly by identifying obstacles, connecting them with resources, conducting attendance outreach, and making home visits.
Assist with other program activities, including planning and attending trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
Support students with college preparation, including applications, financial aid, personal essays, and college visits.
Refer youth and families to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
Participate as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
Complete statistical, narrative, and record-keeping duties as required.
Encourage, embody, and foster a strength-based approach grounded in youth, family, and community development principles.
Participate in professional development opportunities through the Good Shepherd Services Learning and Development Department.
Collaborate on behalf of students with school personnel, including deans, teachers, guidance counselors, safety agents, and the Assistant Principal.
Communicate and engage effectively with Good Shepherd Services team members, including the Program Director, Social Worker/Therapist, Internship & Career Coordinator, and peers at other YABC and GSS sites.
Participate in staff, team, and DOE meetings as needed.
Actively engage in weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director.
Perform other duties as assigned.