Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advocate Counselor provides individual, family, and group counseling; case management; advocacy; referrals; crisis intervention; and post-secondary planning for students who meet graduation requirements. The role collaborates with GSS and the Department of Education (DOE), following program policies and procedures while supporting GSS's mission and vision. The counselor provides case management and wraparound support to as many as 50 or more overage and under-credited students, helping them address barriers and meet graduation requirements. The position also supports attendance, family engagement, student planning, enrichment activities, and post-secondary goals. The schedule is 35 hours per week: 12:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. from September 1 through June 30, and 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. from July 1 through August 31. The position is non-exempt and is located at 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Experience working with adolescents and young adults individually and in groups.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.

Nice To Haves

Spanish-English bilingual ability.
Prior experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and wraparound support services to up to 50 or more overage and under-credited students to help them address stressors and meet graduation requirements.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Conduct family outreach and encourage family involvement as appropriate.
Develop and implement strategic and goal plans for students on the caseload.
Develop and implement groups and workshops responsive to student needs, such as advisory and men's and women's groups.
Help students attend school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting them with resources.
Conduct attendance outreach through home visits, calls, texts, mail, and other methods.
Assist with other program activities, including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
Support students with post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essays, and college or vocational training trips.
Collaborate with DOE and GSS team members.
Generate and submit data for statistical reports and ensure paperwork and database entries are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance program performance.