Advocate Counselor
Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Advocate Counselor works closely with schools on the Stevenson Campus to recruit and prepare students for the NYC Mentoring Program and Good Shepherds’ Mentoring Community Initiatives. The role collaborates with corporate partner agencies and the DOE to pair students with mentors and support students and mentor pairs to promote program success and fulfill GSS’s mission and vision. The position is based at 1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453, and is listed at 35 hours per week, exempt.
Requirements
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Experience in a school setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reach out to students to recruit them for the program.
- Assist in developing and executing innovative activities and event concepts to elevate mentoring relationships.
- Assist in training students, mentors, and parents so program expectations are understood.
- Prepare and maintain accurate, timely documentation in required formats to ensure GSS and DOE records are complete and reflect services provided to participants.
- Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.
- Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
- Assist with bi-weekly mentee group meetings to monitor mentor relationships.
- Help generate creative ideas for recruitment materials, bulletin boards, and program swag.
- Collaborate with DOE and GSS team members.
- Travel to off-site locations as needed for recruitment, events, and transferring goods to participants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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