Student Advisor - BHHS

Position Title

Student Advisor- Bronx Haven High School

Department

LTW Program

Site/Location

Bronx Haven High School -333 East 151st Street Bronx, NY 10451

Classification

Non-Exempt

Full Time

Salary Range

$45,000/year

Reports To

LTW Program Director and Assistant Director

MISSION STATEMENT

East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/ Objective

The Bronx Haven High School partnership is comprised of a full-time New York City Department of Education Transfer School designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school.

East Side House Settlement is directly responsible for the administration of each school’s Learning-to-Work Program, which enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships.

Under the supervision of the LTW Program Director and Assistant Director, with latitude for independent judgment, advisors will be responsible to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and ability required, but not limited to

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Student Advisor, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

● Conduct intake interviews with students and family members.

● Meet with students in a group or individual setting to assist them in their academic, career and personal goals. Some individual and group work will require usage of remote platforms, or socially distanced

● Conduct daily attendance outreach via phone, remotely, or socially distant as needed

● Consult with teachers and provide feedback to students on academic performance

● Maintain student charts and records to ensure milestones are being met.

● Refer students to academic and support services as needed.

● Attend administrative meetings, program training and staff development. Meetings may require virtual attendance.

● Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising students and families as they go through the process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely

● Participate in civic and community building efforts and activities as assigned via East Side House Community Development.

● Schedule & program student schedules in accordance with NYC DOE graduation requirements.

● Arrange and participate in special events, student-based projects and extracurricular activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, the Student Advisor must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment.  Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience

● B.A/ B.S.W. with at least two years’ experience with youth-related work.

● Excellent verbal, analytical, writing, communication, organizational skills.

● Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and multi-task.

● Strong interpersonal skills and time management skills.

● Demonstrated knowledge of community service/ development.

● Knowledge and experience in WordPerfect/ Microsoft Word and other applications.

Competencies

• Problem Solving Analysis
• Communication Proficiency
• Customer Service/Client Focus
•  Teamwork Orientation
•  Time Management/Ability to meet deadlines/Arrives to work on time

Clearance

Employees must be clear to work at ESH.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Physical Demands

This role may involve occasional lifting or moving of items up to 25 pounds and routine use of standard office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Expected Work Schedule
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday: 8am – 4pm. Work days/hours subject to change based on ESH’s needs and pending school schedule.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Salary : $45,000