Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Part Time Counselor Advocate will report directly to the Program Director.

The positions will take place at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Bayside, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, masters preferred
• At least 1 year's experience working with high school youth in an urban setting.
• Astute knowledge of performance-based contracting with clients.
• Experience working with students on achieving positive outcomes for success.
• Workshop implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a rapport with all program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and career goals; help them to formulate future plans.
• Implement and conduct workshops on work readiness, career development, life skills, and student enrichment.
• Recruit students; and conduct intake assessments and social emotional assessments.
• Monitor the attendance and academic progress of participants on assigned caseload.
• Provide interpersonal group and individual counseling.
• Provide necessary referrals to community resources.
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings and staff development in order to support student progress.
• Monitor and document student progress in various service areas (guidance and counseling, academic support, life skills, work readiness).
• Facilitate afterschool programming.

Job Details

• Salary : $19-25 per hour, commensurate to prior experience
• Hours : Part-Time, up to 19 hours per week, School Year Term
• Schedule : Schedules Vary
• Expected Start Date : August 2024

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of the Commonpoint.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers / programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Andy Gavora, agavora@commonpoint.

org. Please indicate Part Time Counselor Advocate - Benjamin Cardozo High School in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Last updated : 2024-07-30