Advocate Counselor

Location 145 West 84th St. Summary 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. It includes 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. The role serves as liaison between parents, schools, and students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing and working together with one of the School Guidance Counselor’s on caseloads. Conducting regular one‑on‑one sessions with case load, at least twice a month. Developing student social intelligence through teaching Advisory/Community Gathering. Adapting the existing Advisory curriculum and lesson plan to meet student’s developmental needs and develop resiliency. Creating and maintaining a working alliance with students. Providing crisis counseling for caseload as needed. Providing attendance outreach through phone calls, morning wake‑up calls, letters, case conferencing and/or home visits. College Access and Post‑Graduation Plan Supporting tracking of students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports, and periodic assessments. Helping students define and develop realistic educational career plans. Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing through workshops and individual counseling. Assisting students in completing college and financial aid applications. Office Administrative Duties Support student admission process (outreach, open houses/intake interviews, new student orientation, parent orientations, among others). Responsible for inputting all services (attendance outreach, individual counseling, career and college advisement, tutoring, and other interventions) in the service tracking system for caseload assigned. Assess for referrals to community‑based support services for students and family members. Assist students not participating in subsidized internships providing non‑paid community service/service‑learning placements during the academic year, upon request. Track volunteering students and number of hours completed. 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 8 am‑4 pm. 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 Required Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. Demonstrate leadership ability. Salary: $27.47 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities Community Services