College Bound Instructor, College Learning Community for Transfer School Students

CAMBA•New York, NY

32d•Onsite

About The Position

CAMBA is a community organization dedicated to building an inclusive New York City by providing comprehensive resources and support through over 180 integrated programs in Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We serve approximately 73,000 individuals and families annually, with a significant portion being immigrants, refugees, and families living in poverty. CAMBA partners with SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Delhi to offer college credit-bearing classes and wraparound support to transfer school students at various high school locations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Education, Counseling, Social Work or a related field.
Two (2) years applicable experience working with youth.
Good written & verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Computer literacy in other Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

Track student attendance and reach out to absent students daily via phone calls, letters, or home visits.
Counsel students regularly through meetings, telephone, or home visits.
Work with students to overcome barriers to their goals and assist them in self-advocacy.
Create and update post-secondary work plans for enrolled students.
Recommend and implement strategies to enhance student engagement and participation.
Enter all required data into CAMBA’s online internal database system, Client Track.
Create narrative case notes regarding student progress at each point of contact using Client Track.
Assist students in completing CAMBA intake applications and forms.
Maintain professional relationships with clients while ensuring confidentiality.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including school administration, students, funders, parents, and community organizations.
Synthesize and distribute pertinent college access information.
Provide guidance on the college process, including admissions, FAFSA applications, enrollment, registration, matriculation, and financial aid filing.
Plan and organize program activities to meet contract goals and performance targets.
Assist students in achieving their goals by identifying and connecting them with community resources and making referrals.
Communicate effectively with students, peers, supervisors, and funders.
Monitor students’ progress weekly.
Review all documentation related to students’ progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
Participate in administrative and staff meetings.
Provide required information for various reports to CAMBA management and funders.
Prepare marketing materials for the program.
Facilitate the SUNY Buffalo State Mastering the Academic Environment class and the Learning Community Program class.
Assist the Assistant Program Manager with creating curriculum for two SUNY Buffalo State classes.
Support parents through the college enrollment and financial aid application process and provide resources for them to support students’ coursework.
Sit in on English classes certified as Buffalo State college credit bearing, as well as virtual classes through SUNY Delhi.
Accompany students on field trips to various colleges, including SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Delhi.
Support students in understanding course material, completing assignments, and managing their time effectively.