Project Advisor

Volunteers of America - Greater Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

66d • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Project Advisor is responsible for preparing participants for high school graduation and post-secondary education. The services and activities performed by the Project Advisor will enhance motivation and improve graduation rates, including coordination of tutorial services, college and career advising, academic achievement monitoring, college and career tours.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications.
• Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior.
• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, or related degree from accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional or personal experience working in an educational setting, TRIO Federal program, or similar program with disadvantaged and at-risk students.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in education, social work or counseling from accredited college or university.
• Formal training and/or work experience in programming that improves secondary school retention/graduation rates.
• Experience preparing high school students for admission and financial aid to post-secondary schools.
• Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting project participants.
• TRIO experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, enroll, and advise students at an assigned High School; conduct outreach to students and community.
• Provide participants at the target school with academic advising and planning, career awareness and assessment, post-secondary option information and application assistance, college entrance examination information, financial aid advising and application assistance to ensure successful graduation from secondary school and enrollment in post-secondary institution.
• Develop curriculum and conduct workshops/seminars on college and career planning, financial literacy and personal development.
• Coordinate tutorial services available at the target school, including internal program resources, other VOALA services, and other community services; supervise, monitor, and support Tutors, Instructors, Advisors (et cetera).
• Take an active role with the participants discipline process, including but not limited to: write ups; verbal warnings; and communication with parent/guardian.
• Prepare an intervention plan for students performing at a grade of C and below.
• Plan and organize college visits and other educational group functions, actively supervise program participants during group activities ensuring the safety of all participants.
• Refer participants and parents to specific outside resources as needed.
• Enter data to Blumen database keeping track of the student contacts, Tutoring resource schedules.
• Prepare weekly evaluations and weekly reports.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date files and records on participants documenting and detailing services provided, student progress and outcomes.
• Observe all tutoring resource(s) activities to assess quality of instruction and student engagement.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, supervising, and attending program activities and field trips.
• Collaborate with other agencies and other VOA programs work as a team member aiding in the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
• Report to Project Director and/or Directors employed with the program; ensuring that program objectives are met annually.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees