Counselor advocate school

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000 individuals and families each year at our 100 locations, including 10,000 youth. Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

The Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program will provide services to 150-200 students, ages 15-21 who are over-aged for grade, under-credited, and have spent at least one year in another high school to earn a high school diploma and gain valuable vocational and life skills supports. Using the Primary Person Model, each student will have a Career Advocate who will: guide students towards removing barriers toward graduation, engage students in college preparatory activities, provide supportive services, and increase self‑direction and self‑sufficiency through meaningful career exploration experiences, including subsidized internship placements for 75 students.

Advocate Counselor

What The Advocate Counselor Does

Conduct initial intake and assessment of students and/or students' families' situations and needs (including academic and skill levels, basic skills, occupational skills, prior work experience, employability, interests, aptitudes, support service’s needs, family and medical history, and individual development needs).

Assist students in attaining their goals by identifying and locating community resources for students and by making referrals to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA.

phone calls, letters, home visits, etc.) Counsel students regularly either through meetings in CAMBA offices, by telephone and/or home visits.

Work with students to break through barriers to student goals and to assist students in advocating for themselves.

Follow‑up at least two times with graduates for one year after graduation.

Reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit students.

Enter all required data into CAMBA’s online internal database system Enginuity.

Keep an Excel monthly report spreadsheet of all services given.

May act as student liaison/student advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.

Life Skills, College Explorations, Work Exploration).

May prepare marketing materials for the program.

May prescreen students over the telephone/face-to-face for eligibility.

May assist families in obtaining health services coverage when eligible.

May assist students in completing applications for benefits and entitlements.

May assist students in completing all CAMBA intake applications and forms.

Bachelor's degree (e. g., in social work or a related field and applicable experience.

Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Internet software and Database software.

of Education fingerprint clearance.

Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Bi‑lingual Preferred.

Status: Full‑time (35 hours per week)
CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio‑economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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