What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Counselor position at Cypress Hills Local Development?
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Community Schools at Franklin K Lane - Brooklyn, NY
Education Level
Masters
Salary Range
65,000.00 - $65,000.00
Job Shift
Day (8-4pm or 9-5pm)
Description
Position Announcement
With community residents leading the way, the mission of Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation is to build a strong, sustainable Cypress Hills / East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure healthy and affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and the community.
Position : Mental Health Counselor, Brooklyn Lab School
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation has an opening for one ( 1 ) full-time Mental Health Counselor at the Franklin K. Lane Campus with Brooklyn Lab School.
Principal Duties :
- Recruit, interview, and conduct intake assessments of program participants.
- Establish a rapport with participants : assist with the development of educational and career goals. Support in the formation of future plans.
- Provide interpersonal group and individual counseling to a cohort of 9-12th grade students
- Facilitate group counseling / workshops on topics ranging from academics, attendance, socio-emotional learning, career development, life skills and student enrichment
- Foster collaborative relationships with BLS administration and counseling team to collaborate on ways to best meet the needs of the caseload
- Work alongside the parent coordinator to bring mental health workshops to parents to deliver a holistic approach to overcoming barriers
- Monitor and support with attendance and academic progress of students on the caseload. Conduct home visits as needed
- Assist with the development, facilitation, promotion of activities including, but not limited to, student celebrations, family nights, etc.
- Coordinate details of program events including transportation, refreshments, admissions, and any additional aspects of given events / programs.
- Actively participate in and manage systems to track both academic and personal goals to ensure positive outcomes for program participants upon graduation.
- Use effective and secure practices in data collection and management to contribute to accurate reporting and protect the confidentiality of staff and participant's information.
- Provide necessary referrals to agency and community resources
- Conduct outreach to inform and educate neighborhood residents on CHLDC programs and services to optimize awareness within the community
- Participate in ongoing professional development
- Demonstrate a commitment to school reform work, leadership development, community building, and community organizing as strategies for social change.
- Represent program to funders; meet all reporting requirements for funding sources
- Attend all required division and agency meetings
- Other duties as requested
Requirements :
Compensation :
65,000 dependent upon experience. We also offer a very competitive benefits package.
To Apply :
Please forward a cover letter, resume, and three references to Falyne Fuller , Community School Director, College Success Programs at falynef@cypresshills.org. Three ( 3 ) typed, signed reference letters will be required if chosen for the position.
CYPRESS HILLS LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND IS COMMITTED TO WORKPLACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience.
EOE Minorities / Women / Disabled / Veterans
Salary : $65,000
