Advocate Counselor, Learning to Work - Judith S Kaye HS

CAMBA•New York, NY

15d•$47,740 - $47,740•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is hiring an Advocate Counselor for its Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program at Judith S. Kaye High School. The program serves students ages 15–21 who are over-aged for their grade, under-credited, and have spent at least one year at another high school. It supports students in earning a high school diploma and developing vocational and life skills. Using the Primary Person Model, the program provides students with individualized career advising, support to address barriers to graduation, college preparation, supportive services, career exploration, and, for some students, subsidized internships. The Advocate Counselor maintains professional relationships and student confidentiality, assesses student and family needs, helps students set and pursue goals, and connects them with community resources and services. The role includes attendance tracking and outreach, counseling, case documentation, data entry, reporting, and community outreach to recruit students. The counselor may also facilitate workshops, assist with applications and eligibility documentation, and advocate or liaise with external organizations. Tasks may be modified, expanded, or assigned over time. The position requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and applicable experience. A bilingual candidate is preferred. The role is full-time, reports to a Supervisor II, and offers a salary of $47,740. CAMBA provides health and dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Department of Education fingerprint clearance is required and must be maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A. or B.S.W.) in social work or a related field, and applicable experience.
Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.
Ability to write assessments, student goals, progress notes, weekly reports, and general correspondence related to students.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from supervisors, students, funders, other organizations, and the public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, decimals, and percentages to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.
Must obtain Department of Education fingerprint clearance and maintain it throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
May have team and/or other coordination responsibilities, though the role has no consistent supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

Maintain professional relationships with students and protect student confidentiality.
Conduct initial intakes and assess students’ and families’ academic, occupational, personal, and support-service needs.
Create and maintain student files.
Help students pursue their goals by identifying community resources and making referrals to appropriate services within and outside CAMBA.
Track student attendance daily and contact absent students through calls, letters, home visits, or other means.
Follow up with students and referral organizations about student contact and progress.
Counsel students regularly in CAMBA offices, by telephone, and/or through home visits.
Help students address barriers to their goals and advocate for themselves; recommend and implement strategies to encourage participation.
Follow up with graduates at least twice during the year after graduation.
Promote the program in the community to recruit students.
Enter required information and narrative case notes into CAMBA’s Enginuity database.
Maintain a monthly Excel spreadsheet of services provided and supply information for required reports.
May act as a student liaison or advocate with external organizations on education, healthcare, housing, legal, and other matters.
May facilitate life skills, college exploration, or work exploration workshops.
May prepare program marketing materials and prescreen students for eligibility.
May help families obtain eligible health coverage and assist students with benefits, entitlements, CAMBA intake forms, and eligibility documentation.
Obtain and maintain Department of Education fingerprint clearance throughout employment.