COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISOR

Description

EMPOWERING COMMUNTIES TO THRIVE

Job Title: College & Career Advisor 
Department: Youth & Teen Services 
Reports to: Program Coordinator, College & Career 
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt 
Revision Date: February 2025

Who is Good Samaritan? 

Good Samaritan Community Services is a 501(c) 3 organization that serves communities that are being underserved by traditional community support.   We provide a continuum of integrated services to more than 3,500 individuals from the age of 6 weeks to 93.  We also serve more than 1,200 families via offices and locations in San Antonio, Brownsville, and other parts of South and West Texas.  

Good Samaritan began as mission of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in 1939 and became an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas in 1951 under the leadership of Bishop Everett Jones. Since the inception of our ministry, we have focused on serving the health and education, and social and emotional equity needs of our neighbors.  

Our mission to "actively serve as a catalyst for change, supporting youth, individuals, and families by providing excellent community services to overcome economic poverty,” is our core guiding value. We do this through a continuum of services designed to stabilize families, establish nurturing relationships, and foster self-sufficiency in those we serve through the programs and support we provide via our Family Services and Youth and Teen Departments.  

Position Summary 

The College and Career Advisor is responsible for supporting youth in preparing for and transitioning into post-secondary education and career paths. This role involves guiding youth through the college search and admissions process, assisting with scholarship searches, financial aid completion, and providing career planning services. The Advisor will also coordinate and facilitate the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) leadership program for middle and high school youth, helping them develop leadership skills through meetings and service projects. The role includes working closely with ABC program staff and local ISD schools to ensure youth gain the necessary skills and knowledge for success in their academic and career journeys. 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, or related field preferred. 
• Two years of college and on track to completing a bachelor’s degree required. 
• One year of experience working with inner city youth. 
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, according to business needs and requirements. 
• CPR certification required. 
• Valid driver’s license required.  

 
Essential Duties & Functions 

• Demonstrate adherence to the CORE values of Good Samaritan Community Services. 
• Work closely with the College & Career Coordinator, and College Advisor to coordinate outreach and retention efforts for college and career activities and YAC program services. 
• Meet with youth individually to assess youth goals and needs. 
• Provide goal setting and career planning services to youth. 
• Identify and coordinate academic programs and college tours as needed, plan college events on/off campus, and assist with field trips. 
• Coordinate and facilitate YAC meetings and leadership activities in accordance with program and contract guidelines. 
• Deliver curricula and develop lesson plans as needed to ensure youth are college and career ready. 
• Connect participants with alumni groups for future support and maintain on-going contact with program alumni as needed. 
• Document youth progress and participation in program services and prepare and submit monthly reports as needed. 
• Recommend and deliver best practice curricula and methods of ensuring youth are college and career ready. 
• Complete other duties as assigned by the College & Career Coordinator and Senior Director of YTS programs. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Manages volunteers, interns, and/or work-study students when assigned. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. 

Physical Demands 

Movement of documents and materials is required. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, one must be able to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, type, have close vision, color vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus with good hand-eye coordination, occasionally lift between 25-35 pounds, and/or operate a motor vehicle. These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required depending on the nature of special actions, projects, or events. Once a month, when a Saturday service project is scheduled, the in-office workday may be adjusted and flexed to accommodate the Saturday hours. 

Travel 

Local travel is required. 

Benefits and Compensation 

The salary range is $17.50-$18.00hr. A competitive compensation package will be offered for this position based upon the successful candidate’s education, skills, and experience. 

Qualifications

Salary : $18 - $18