Student Advisor - Bronx Regional High School

East Side House Settlement•Bronx, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

East Side House’s community school program provides programs and services through community centers and school partnerships. Reporting to the Community School Director, the Student Advisor supports students’ college and career readiness, academic progress, day-to-day needs, and social-emotional and personal development. Following the Primary Person Model, the advisor serves as the first point of contact for an assigned student cohort, families, and staff, and works collaboratively with partner-school faculty and staff to support students’ academic success. The position includes individual and group student support, goal setting, attendance outreach, crisis intervention and counseling under supervision, academic progress monitoring, college and career planning, family engagement, referrals, event and workshop coordination, and collaboration with school and community partners. The Student Advisor documents student interactions, participates in case conferences and meetings, and contributes to program planning and improvement. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on program needs, with notice when possible.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S.W. and at least two years of experience in youth-related work.
Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively with school-aged youth, educators, families, and communities from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
Experience in school-based settings, including middle school and/or high school.
Knowledge of community organizing, student support services, and youth development theories.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships.
Knowledge and experience with WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, and other applications.
Self-motivation and eagerness to make a positive difference in students’ lives.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Technology skills, including ability to learn software, complete digital paperwork, communicate by email, and perform basic troubleshooting.
Successful completion of required background checks and/or screenings; employment is contingent on clearance to work at ESH.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary person advisor for an assigned cohort of students.
Conduct individual student sessions at least twice a month and help students create and implement SMART goals.
Work with students, families or caring adults, school staff, and Community School teams to develop individualized plans.
Support student advisory groups in collaboration with school faculty and provide student progress updates to leadership and key school staff.
Participate in weekly case conferences with school and Community School staff.
Provide crisis intervention and counseling to students as needed, under the supervision of the Program Director.
Document student interactions in assigned data systems.
Conduct attendance outreach through calls, texts, letters, remote contact, and/or home visits.
Organize and implement activities and events addressing the recreational, cultural, and social needs of the school community.
Support new-student admission activities, including outreach, open houses, intake interviews, and student and parent orientations.
Identify opportunities and referrals based on students’ and families’ needs and aspirations.
Work with the Program Director to develop cohort-management and support-service practices.
Help students explore career interests through internships, job shadowing, and other career exploration activities.
Partner with ESH Workforce Development, the College Access Counselor, and the Internship Coordinator on postsecondary planning.
Educate and advise students on colleges, admissions, FAFSA, testing, and related processes.
Track students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and other school and program resources.
Help students identify strengths and challenges, set goals, and pursue ongoing growth opportunities.
Support students in developing employability skills, including resume and cover-letter writing, mock interviews, and job or internship applications.
Build strong relationships with families and support family engagement, including parent workshops, volunteer opportunities, and connections to community resources.
Work individually with families needing additional support and connect them with ESH social services and school-based adult education opportunities.
Collaborate with the Program Director, NYCDOE staff, and the school community in managing the program.
Lead or champion school events that build community, pride, and a welcoming environment.
Prepare and present workshops to develop students’ leadership, life skills, and self-efficacy.
Collaborate with leadership to design tools and strategies for tracking and meeting program goals, and work with the team on program improvement.
Attend school, community, administrative, and professional-development meetings as needed.
Complete tasks and projects assigned by the Program Director.