Student Advisor - BHHS

EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT • New York, NY

31d • $45,000 - $45,000 • Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan that believes education is key to creating opportunities. The Learning to Work Program, where this role resides, aims to provide high-quality programs and services within school partnerships. The Student Advisor will report to the Program Director and is responsible for supporting students in areas such as college and career readiness, academic progress, day-to-day issues, and social-emotional development. This role follows the Primary Person Model, acting as the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, and collaborating with school faculty to ensure student success.

Requirements

• B.A./B.S.W. with at least two years’ experience with youth-related work.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with school-aged youth, educators, families, and communities from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
• Experience working in school-based settings (Middle, and/or High School).
• Knowledge about tenants of community organizing, student support services, and youth development theories.
• Ability to work collaboratively, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/ Microsoft Word and other applications.
• Sufficient technology skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs, complete digital paperwork requirements, communicate effectively via email, and a willingness to learn new skills/complete basic troubleshooting skills.
• Must be clear to work at ESH, contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary person advisor for an assigned cohort of students.
• Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with students at least twice a month.
• Support students in creating and implementing SMART goals.
• Partner with students, families, school faculty, and Community School teams to develop individualized student plans.
• Conduct and support student advisory groups in collaboration with school faculty.
• Provide progress updates on students to leadership and key school staff, and participate in weekly case conferencing.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed, under supervision.
• Document all student interactions on assigned data systems.
• Conduct attendance outreach through various methods including phone calls, texts, letters, remotely, and home visits.
• Organize and implement special activities and events to meet the recreational, cultural, and social needs of the school community.
• Support the new student admission process, including outreach, intake interviews, and orientations.
• Partner with students to identify opportunities and referrals based on their needs and aspirations.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to create best practices for cohort management and support services.
• Assist students in defining career interests and exploring them through internships and job shadowing.
• Partner with ESH Workforce Development and College Access Counselor for postsecondary planning.
• Educate students about colleges, the admissions process, FAFSA, and related trends.
• Track students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and other school resources.
• Help students identify strengths and challenges to develop SMART goals and leverage growth opportunities.
• Support students in developing employability skills through individual and group activities.
• Build strong relationships with families to provide support, resources, and opportunities for growth.
• Work to implement family structures with the school, including parent workshops and volunteer opportunities.
• Work with families needing additional supports on an individual basis, connecting them to ESH’s internal Social Services Department.
• Collaborate in the successful management of the program with the Program Director, NYCDOE Staff, and the school community.
• Lead and/or champion school events to build community, pride, and a welcoming environment.
• Prepare and present workshops for student development in leadership, life skills, and self-efficacy.
• Collaborate with leadership to design tools and strategies for tracking and meeting program goals.
• Strategize with the team for program improvement.
• Attend and participate in various meetings, including in-school, community-based, administrative, and professional development trainings.
• Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Supportive services including individual and family counseling, entitlement screening, and referral services.
• Adult education opportunities such as work training programs, high school equivalency courses, and English language classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level