Advocate Counselor

Good Shepherd Services•Brooklyn, 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 have reached graduation requirements. The role collaborates with GSS and DOE, following program policies and procedures while supporting GSS’s mission and vision. The counselor provides wraparound support to overaged and under-credit students to help them address stressors and meet graduation requirements. The position is based at J.H.S. 292, 301 Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207, and is scheduled for 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position is exempt and pays $44,000–$50,000.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Experience working with adolescents or 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

Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Prior experience in a school setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

Provide case management and wraparound support services for up to 50 or more overaged and under-credit students, helping them address stressors and meet graduation requirements.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling.
Provide crisis intervention as needed.
Conduct family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
Develop and implement strategic and goal planning for students on the caseload.
Develop and implement groups and workshops responsive to student needs, such as Advisory and Men and Women groups.
Help students attend school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting them with resources.
Conduct attendance outreach through home visits, outreach calls, texting, mailing, 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 appropriate paperwork and database entry are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance program performance.