Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate Counselor provides individual, family and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention, as well as post-secondary planning once a student reaches graduation requirements. The Advocate Counselor will work in collaboration with GSS and DOE by following the policies and procedures implemented by the program, while meeting the mission and vision of the GSS agency.

Requirements

Associate Degree Required.
Must have experience working with adolescent/young adults individually and in groups.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
Prior experience in a school setting helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and wraparound support services for up to 50 or more overaged and under credit students, to help them alleviate any stressors, so the students can successfully meet graduation requirements.
Provide individual, family and group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
Develop and implement strategical and goal planning for students on caseload.
Develop and implement groups/workshops responsive to student needs, such as Advisory, Men and Women groups.
Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources.
Attendance outreach consists of home visits, outreach calls, texting, and mailing, etc.
Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
Support students with all aspects of post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essay, and college or vocational training trips.
Able to work collaboratively with DOE and GSS team members.
Generate and submit data required for statistical report and ensure that appropriate paperwork and database entry is completed.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance the performance of the program.