Advocate Counselor, Learning to Work - Lower East Side Preparatory HS

CAMBA • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is hiring an Advocate Counselor for its Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program at Lower East Side Preparatory High School. The program serves 150–200 students ages 15–21 who are over-aged for grade, under-credited, and have attended another high school for at least one year. It supports students in earning a high school diploma and gaining vocational and life skills, including career exploration and subsidized internship placements.

Using the Primary Person Model, the Advocate Counselor maintains professional relationships with students, protects confidentiality, assesses students’ needs, and helps them work toward their goals. The role includes identifying barriers, connecting students with resources, tracking attendance and progress, maintaining case records and reports, and supporting student self-advocacy. The position is based at 145 Stanton Street, New York, NY 10002, and reports to a Supervisor II. It is full-time at 35 hours per week, with annual compensation of $47,740.

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 and maintain Department of Education fingerprint clearance throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with students and protect student confidentiality.
• Conduct initial intake and assess students’ and/or families’ situations and needs, including academic and skill levels, work history, interests, support-service needs, and individual development needs.
• Create and maintain student files.
• Help students attain their goals by identifying community resources and making referrals to appropriate services inside and outside CAMBA.
• Track student attendance daily and contact absent students daily by phone, letter, home visit, or other means.
• Follow up with students and referral organizations regarding contact and progress.
• Counsel students regularly through meetings, telephone calls, and/or home visits.
• Help students address barriers to their goals and advocate for themselves; recommend and implement strategies to increase participation.
• Follow up with graduates at least twice during the year after graduation.
• Market the program to the community to recruit students.
• Enter required data and narrative case notes into CAMBA’s Enginuity database.
• Maintain an Excel monthly report of services provided and supply information for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• May serve as a student liaison or advocate with outside organizations on education, healthcare, housing, legal, and other matters.
• May facilitate life skills, college exploration, and work exploration workshops.
• May prepare program marketing materials and prescreen students for eligibility.
• May assist families with obtaining health-service coverage when eligible.
• May help students complete applications for benefits and entitlements, CAMBA intake forms, and other required forms.
• May review eligibility documentation and make copies for student files.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time