College Career Specialist

Senior

ADVOCATE COUNSELOR

- COLLEGE and

CAREER SPECIALIST

New York City Mission Society improves the lives of children, youth, and families in the city's most underserved communities. Through programs and services that respond to community needs, we create cycles of success for generations to come. Join Team Mission.

Program Description :

The Learning to Work Program , administered at Emma Lazarus High School in collaboration with the New York City Public Schools, assists under-credited students in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind that will maximize their potential. The program aims to enable students to graduate high school and transition into post-secondary education or enter meaningful permanent employment. The school is located at 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002.

Title:

Senior Advocate Counselor -

College and Career Specialist FLSA Status:

Full-Time Non-Exempt Reports to:

Program Director Basic Function:

Provide academic, college, and career counseling. Perform counseling duties consistent with the needs of program participants. Assists with the delivery of educational services through Advisory and Seminar sessions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist students with completing CUNY, SUNY, and private college applications.
• Assist students in filing financial aid forms and scholarship applications (FAFSA, TAP, DREAM Act, Excelsior Scholarship, CSS Profile, Posse, QuestBridge, and etc.).
• Assist students with registering for the SAT.
• Assist students with completing College Now applications and track students' progress.
• Establish a rapport with program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational, college, and career goals; help them to formulate written plans through post-secondary planning.
• Establish a rapport with family members and assist in parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintain a caseload of participants. Complete the individual services strategy with participants.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Prepare, execute, and facilitate workshops related to college, financial aid, and career planning.
• Arrange and execute college visits and inform students about college and career opportunities.
• Advocate for in-school remediation for participants as appropriate. Prepare paperwork, such as intake forms, evaluations, reports, and etc., as needed.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Monitor the academic progress and attendance of participants on assigned caseload.
• Advocate for participants needing social services and care.
• Provide interpersonal and life management skills counseling.
• Participate on interdisciplinary participant progress teams within the school.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, and staff to provide support to students when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum BA degree
• Bilingual preferred (Bengali, Cantonese, French, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Russian)
• At least 2 years of experience working and providing counseling services to children and adolescents
• Knowledge of adolescent development and youth development principles
• Knowledge of college, financial aid, scholarship, and SAT application and registration process
• Knowledge of performance-based contracting
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for work, professionalism, responsibility, and organizational skills
• Values providing outstanding service and working in a team environment with school personnel

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range: $56,100 - $59,100 based on experience, qualifications and fit. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(B) plan with employer contribution, TransitChek, Employee Wellness Program, Municipal Credit Union Membership, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance options. APPLY Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to HR@nycmissionsociety.org. Include in subject line-

Re:

LTW Emma Lazarus High School -Senior Advocate Counselor - College and Career Specialist. Visit our website at www.nycmissionsociety.org.

Note:

We are unable to accept phone calls. Applicants must meet qualifications stated above. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Mission Society of New York City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$56,100.00 - $59,100.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person