Student Advisor - BHHS

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan dedicated to expanding opportunities through education, career, and supportive services. The Learning to Work Program, aligned with ESH's mission, provides high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships. The Student Advisor, reporting to the Program Director, is responsible for supporting students in college and career readiness, monitoring academic progress, addressing day-to-day student issues, and fostering social-emotional and personal development. Operating under the Primary Person Model, the Student Advisor serves as the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, collaborating with partner school faculty to ensure student academic 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.
Self-motivated and eager to create a positive difference in the lives of students.
Strong communication skills and dedicated to working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and support staff.
Excellent organization, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Sufficient technology skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs, complete digital paperwork requirements, communicate effectively via email, and have a willingness to learn new skills/complete basic troubleshooting skills.
Employees must be clear to work at ESH.
Employment is 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 SMART goals and working towards their implementation.
Partner with students, families, school faculty, and Community School teams to develop individualized plans.
Conduct and support student advisory groups in collaboration with school faculty.
Provide progress updates on students to Leadership and key school staff.
Participate in weekly case conferencing with school and Community School staff.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed, under supervision.
Document all interactions with students on assigned data systems.
Conduct attendance outreach through phone calls, texts, letters, remotely, and/or home visits.
Organize and implement special activities/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 for exploration through internships, job shadowing, and other activities.
Partner with ESH Workforce Development and College Access Counselor and Internship Coordinator for postsecondary planning.
Educate students about colleges, the admissions process, FAFSA, trends, procedures, and testing.
Track students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and other school/program resources.
Help students identify strengths and challenges to develop SMART goals and seize growth opportunities.
Support students in developing employability skills (Resume Building, Cover letter writing, Mock Interviews, etc.) 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 formal connections to community resources.
Work with families in need of additional supports on an individual basis, accessing 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 the development of students’ 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 school/community-based meetings, administrative meetings, and professional development trainings.
Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Program Director.