Good Shepherd Services ยท 3 months ago
Advocate Counselor (Research and Service HS)
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$44K/yr - $50K/yrGood Shepherd Services is an organization focused on providing support and advocacy for students. The Advocate Counselor role involves offering counseling, case management, and crisis intervention to help students meet their graduation requirements and succeed in their post-secondary planning.
CharityConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide case management and wraparound support services for up to 50 or more overaged and under credit students, to help them alleviate any stressors, so the students can successfully meet graduation requirements
Provide individual, family and group counseling
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate
Develop and implement strategical and goal planning for student on caseload
Develop and implement groups/workshops responsive to student needs, such as Advisory, Men and Women groups
Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources
Attendance outreach consist of home visits, outreach calls, texting, and mailing, etc
Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities
Support students with all aspects of post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essay, and college or vocational training trips
Able to work collaboratively with DOE and GSS team members
Generate and submit data required for statistical report and ensure that appropriate paperwork and date base entry is completed
Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance the performance of the program
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree Required
Must have experience working with adolescent/young adults individually and in groups
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective
Preferred
Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred
Prior experience in a school setting helpful
Company
Good Shepherd Services
Good Shepherd Services provides social services and support for children, youth and women from vulnerable communities.
Founded in 1857
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diana Noriega
Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officer
Elizabeth Garcia
Chief Program Officer, Community Based Programs
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