Advocate Counselor BCHS

BRONX COMMUNITY H.S. ADVOCATE COUNSELOR

Mission Society of New York City improves the lives of children, youth, and families in the city’s most underserved communities. Through programs and services that respond to community needs, we create cycles of success for generations to come.

The Level Up Program administered at Bronx Community High School is a collaboration with the NYC Department of Education and New York City Mission Society. The program assists students, who are over-aged and under-credentialed, in acquiring the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behavioral changes that will maximize their potential. The program’s aim is to enable students to graduate high school, transition into post-secondary education, or into meaningful permanent employment.

Position Summary

Title: Advocate Counselor

Program: Bronx Community High School

Reports To: Program Director

Supervises:

Employment Status: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Basic Function:

Provide comprehensive support services to program participants as required by the Level Up program contract and appropriate to students’ needs. Outreach to students who fail to attend school. Provide individual and group counseling to assist students with their social-emotional and academic growth. Assist senior staff in implementing post-secondary counseling and internship programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Establish a rapport with program participants.

· Provide attendance support and individual counseling on a monthly basis to caseload of program participants.

· Provide individual- and group-counseling focusing on post-secondary planning, social-emotional development, and career-readiness skills.

· Collaborate with other Level Up and Department of Education staff to track student progress and attendance, develop individualized participant support plans, and conduct telephone, in-school, and home visit outreach.

· Input data in multiple databases in a timely manner.

· Identify participants educational and career goals and help them to develop post-secondary plan.

· Assist Internship Placement Specialist in matching participants to appropriate internship opportunities.

· Assist Level Up Social Worker in providing crisis intervention services.

· Accompany participants on day- and overnight- trips to locations within and outside of New York State.

· Staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Mission Society and Bronx Community High School.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Minimum of B.A. or B.S. degree

· Bilingual Spanish or French preferred

· Demonstrated interest in working with low-income students and/or students of color

· Knowledge of basic youth development principles

· Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment

· Detail oriented and capable of managing multiple simultaneous projects

General Requirements

Staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Mission Society.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $49,500-$52,500 based on experience, qualifications and fit. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, life, long term disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution, TransitChek, Employee Wellness Program, Municipal Credit Union membership, voluntary supplemental insurance options.

Apply

Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to: HR@missionsociety.org, RE: Bronx Community High School Advocate Counselor Position.

Visit our website at www.nycmissionsociety.org.

Note: We are unable to accept phone calls. Applicants must meet the qualifications stated above. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Mission Society of New York City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,500.00 - $52,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,500 - $52,500