Student Advisor Mhchs

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

67d•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 aligns with this mission by providing high-quality programs and services within school partnerships. Reporting to the Program Director, the Student Advisor provides support in college and career readiness, academic progress monitoring, day-to-day student issues, and social-emotional and personal development. Student Advisors act as the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff, collaborating with partner school faculty and staff 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.
Sufficient technology skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs, complete digital paperwork requirements, communicate effectively via email, and willingness to learn new skills/complete basic troubleshooting skills.
Must be clear to work at ESH; employment 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, 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 CS staff.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling for students as needed, under supervision.
Document all interactions with students on assigned data systems.
Provide attendance outreach through phone calls, texts, letters, remotely, and/or home visits.
Organize and implement special activities/events for the school community's recreational, cultural, and social needs.
Support the new student admission process, including outreach, open houses, intake interviews, and orientations.
Partner with students to identify opportunities and referrals based on their needs and aspirations.
Create best practices for cohort management and support services in collaboration with the Program Director.
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 leverage 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.
Implement family structures with the school, including parent workshops, volunteer opportunities, and connections to community resources.
Work with families needing additional support on an individual basis, accessing ESH’s internal Social Services Department.
Collaborate in program management 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 school/community-based meetings, administrative meetings, and professional development trainings.
Complete tasks and/or projects assigned by the Program Director.