Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County · 4 months ago
Talent Search Precollege Advisor (Full-Time) - Tarrant County, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18.78/hr - $18.78/hr
1+ years expBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is dedicated to supporting youth in their educational journeys. The Talent Search Precollege Advisor is responsible for recruiting and advising students in grades 6-12, providing academic support, and guiding them through the college preparation process.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Accountable for recruiting and enrolling eligible youth into the program
Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives
Serve program youth in grades 6 through 12
Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives set forth by the U.S. Department of Education and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
Provide support to program members about their progress towards secondary education completion with guidance and advice on secondary school course selection, study and test-taking skills, writing skills, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Assist high school seniors with the post-secondary educational enrollment process including but not limited to college applications, financial aid applications, and other enrollment tasks for institutions' post-acceptance
Assist underclassmen with their understanding of post-secondary education pathways, career matching, persisting to the next grade level
Organize and conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops and meetings on a weekly basis with program participants on college-readiness topics
Maintain and develop knowledge of admissions and financial aid processes through various professional development and training platforms online and in-person
Coordinate and carry out daytime and overnight field trips for program members to engage in college and career exploration, cultural activities and STEM discovery
Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to members at assigned site(s) including but not limited to: intake, assessment, goal setting, service planning, progress monitoring, follow-up services, advocacy, documentation, and referral services
Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes
Compile and analyze data to assess caseloads' progress towards goals and objectives using caseload management system and program databases
Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within required timeline
Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by deadline
Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
Accountable for completing accurate and timely paperwork, reports and data entry including daily contact logs, monthly reports, and the Blumen database
Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes and controls including tracking senior progression through college applications, financial aid applications, and postsecondary enrollment
Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively
Be a positive role model
Coordinate and work directly with target schools, community agencies and organizations, and postsecondary institutions to provide services to program youth
Develop and maintain a working and trusting relationship with program members and families
Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work required hours/shift, and leave at the scheduled time
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and parent/student meetings on time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in education, counseling, social work, higher administration, or an appropriate field related to project objectives
Minimum of one (1) year of appropriate and relevant professional experience working for a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project
Ability to work regular program hours with periodic evenings, nights, and weekends
Ability to build relationships and work effectively with youth and internal/external stakeholders including school personnel and administrators
Ability to be patient with youth and adults
Ability to identify needs and find solutions
Ability to motivate others into action
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Proficient documentation skills
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow directions both verbally and written
Strong working knowledge of secondary core course curriculum
Knowledge of technology and software such as tablets, social media, cloud-based tools, virtual meeting tools
Effective organizational and planning skills
Ability to provide knowledge of college preparatory activities
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
Must be able to pass agency background screens and drug screens at any time
Must have reliable transportation, liability insurance, satisfactory driving record, and a valid driver's license for operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties
Preferred
Bilingual
Case management experience
TRiO experience
Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Flex Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement with 5% match
Holiday
PTO
Company
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) is a youth development nonprofit organization serving over 36,000 kids and teens annually with a range of high-impact development programs and services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daphne Barlow Stigliano, MPH, CPH
Chief Executive Officer & President
Rachel Pearcy
Chief Financial Officer
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