What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Advocate (Aspirations Diploma Plus High School - Crown Heights, Brooklyn) position at The Child Center of NY?
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
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Qualifications
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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.
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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
- 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
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