Youth Advocate (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

The Child Center of NY • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Youth Advocate works with students to develop plans for success in school, in the workplace, and in their future personal and professional endeavors. The position provides guidance and support to help clients meet college and career goals. The listed position is based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

The role monitors academic progress and coordinates interventions to support middle school and/or high school graduation. It advises students and parents about post-secondary options and provides information about college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college. The Youth Advocate also supports students’ well-being, connects them to mental health services when needed, sustains relationships with families, and participates in student activities and school events.

The posting’s Position Summary refers to the role as “College and Career Advisor,” although the job title is listed as “Youth Advocate.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• At least one year of experience working with youth.
• Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines, and multitask.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, or another language may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student academic progress, communicate with appropriate personnel, and schedule interventions as necessary to support middle school and/or high school graduation.
• Educate, advise, and support students and parents about post-secondary options, including college, technical school, and employment.
• Maintain and share information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college.
• Publicize information about standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, and help administer AP and PSAT exams.
• Assess students’ skills and interests through individual interviews and/or group work, and develop academic and college/career goals.
• Advocate for students’ rights and well-being and help them learn self-advocacy.
• Provide intervention or immediate support for issues that prevent a student from functioning appropriately at school, and refer students to mental health services if needed.
• Sustain relationships with family members to address issues affecting student performance and success.
• Participate in and help facilitate student activities, including college visits, school trips, and school events.
• Liaise with schools, employers, and professional organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) pension and employer contribution.
• Flexible spending and commuter benefits accounts.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED