Youth Leader, DeWitt Clinton HS

Good Shepherd Services•Bronx, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader works in partnership with adult counselors in the Student Success Center at the Longwood Educational Campus to provide college awareness, college preparation, and individual college counseling services. Youth Leaders help the Student Success Center create and sustain a college-going culture on campus. The position is based at the Student Success Center at DeWitt Clinton HS and is scheduled for 10 hours per week. It is non-exempt and reports to the Program Manager. Good Shepherd Services is a multi-service agency with more than 85 programs serving over 30,000 youth and families each year. The organization emphasizes respect for every person and rejects intolerance, inequity, and injustice. Staff are expected to support the agency’s mission, vision, and values, participate in quality improvement activities, and work effectively in a culturally diverse environment. Good Shepherd Services is committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment and states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected grounds in its activities or operations.

Requirements

Working papers are required.
Must be a current student on the campus.
Must be on track to graduate and have high attendance.
Must be a motivated, responsible, hardworking team player who is willing to learn and able to work well with students and staff.
A written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor is required.
Must be committed to attending college.
Must be committed to Good Shepherd Services’ mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

Provide peer-to-peer counseling during lunch, advisory, and/or after school.
Create and deliver college-access workshops for grades 9–12.
Participate actively in weekly staff meetings.
Attend the Youth Leadership for College Access Summer Institute and Youth Leader Conferences throughout the year.
Conduct outreach and recruitment regarding college services, trips, and events.
Complete required paperwork and data entry to ensure high-quality services.
Serve as a constant positive representative of the college office.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in quality improvement activities and work within a culturally diverse environment.