Advocate Counselor

Overview Description This position provides direct supportive service and follow-up to program participants, assisting them in completing their high school education and creating a post-secondary plan. Documents delivery of contractual services such as academic support, job readiness, career exploration, attendance outreach, seminars, site information, counseling and exposure to job readiness and career exploration; develops materials/lessons to strengthen participant resiliency and knowledge. This position will serve as liaison between parents, school and student. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Note: Developmental, social services Responsible for overseeing and working together with one of the School Guidance Counselors on caseloads. Conduct regular one-on-one sessions with caseload, at least twice a month. Develop student social intelligence through teaching Advisory/Community Gathering. Adapt the existing Advisory curriculum and Lesson Plan to meet student development needs and develop resiliency. Create and maintain a working alliance with students. Provide crisis counseling for caseload as needed. Provide attendance outreach through phone calls, morning wake-up calls, letters, case conferencing and/or home visits. College Access and Post-Graduation Plan Support in tracking students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and periodic assessments. Help students define and develop realistic educational career plans. Educate students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing through workshops and/or individual counseling. Assist students in completing college and financial aid applications. Office Administrative Duties Support student admission process (outreach, open houses/intake interviews, new student orientations, parent orientations, among others). Responsible for inputting all services (attendance outreach, individual counseling, career and college advisement, tutoring, and other interventions) in provided systems for the caseload assigned. Assess for referrals to community-based support services for students and family members. Assist students not participating in subsidized internships by providing non-paid community service/service-learning placements during the academic year, upon request. Track volunteering students and number of hours completed. Qualifications Education and/or experience required: Bachelor’s degree in related field required. At least 1 year of experience working in the field of youth development. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel Position Type and Expected Hours of Work Days and hours are generally Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. This is a full-time position that will require evening and occasional Saturday hours to monitor after school and summer programs and attend special events. Skills and Competencies Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. Demonstrate leadership ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York