Youth Advocate (Aspirations Diploma Plus High School - Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

Company Overview

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.

Position Summary

College and Career Advisor is responsible for working with students to develop a plan
for success in school; in the workplace; and in their future personal and professional
endeavors. This position provides guidance and support to help clients meet their
college and career goals.

Essential Functions

• Monitor student academic progress, communicate with appropriate personnel &
  schedule interventions as necessary to ensure middle school and/or high school
  graduation.

• Educate, advise and support students and parents about post­secondary options
  (college, technical school, employment options). and maintain and share
  information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying
  for college.

• Publicize information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL,
  helping to administer AP and PSAT exams.

• Assess skills and interests via individual interviews and/or group work. Develop
  academic and college/career goals.

• Advocate for students’ rights and well­being and ensure they learn self­ advocacy.

• Provide intervention/immediate support for issues that prevent a student from functioning appropriately at school and refer to mental health services if needed.
• Sustain relationships with family members to address issues impacting student
  performance and success.
• Participate in and help facilitate student activities including but not limited to
  college visits, school trips, and school events. Liaise with schools, employers and
  professional organizations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or related fields.
  • 3 years’ direct service experience working with youth and young adults related to
    academic advisement; interventions; counseling; and/or youth development
    services.
  • Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali
    and others, may be required depending on client needs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi­task.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

We Also Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

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