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Good Shepherd Services ยท 3 months ago

Advocate Counselor (Research and Service HS)

positionBrooklyn, NY
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$44K/yr - $50K/yr

Good Shepherd Services is an organization dedicated to supporting youth and families, and they are seeking an Advocate Counselor to provide counseling, case management, and crisis intervention for students. The Advocate Counselor will work collaboratively with the Department of Education and implement strategies to help students meet graduation requirements and plan for post-secondary opportunities.

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

CounselingCase managementCrisis interventionBilingual Spanish/EnglishYouth development perspectiveAdolescentsSchool setting experienceCommunication skills

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

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Good Shepherd Services provides social services and support for children, youth and women from vulnerable communities.
dateFounded in 1857
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://goodshepherds.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Diana Noriega
Chief Anti-Racism and Equity Officer
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Elizabeth Garcia
Chief Program Officer, Community Based Programs
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