Advocate Counselor
SCO Family of Services
Location
New York
Quick overview
The Advocate Counselor guides students through academic and personal expectations to achieve a high school diploma and post-secondary goals. They serve as a liaison between students, families, and community resources while partnering with teachers to support a specific caseload.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of experience working with at-risk youth are required. Experience in group work and school-based settings is preferred.
Job description
Purpose of position
The Advocate Counselor serves as the primary person in guiding students through the academic, social and personal expectations that are involved in achieving a High School diploma and establishing realistic post-secondary plans. The Advocate Counselor serves as liaison to outside resources and partner to a Generalist teacher.
Responsibilities
- Engage students’ families and assist with identified needs
- Provide student and family referrals to community resources
- Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, retreats, staff development in order to support student progress
- Monitor and document student attendance and academic progress
- Conduct attendance outreach, including home visits
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, conflict mediation and assistance as needed
- Plan and facilitate groups with students
- Partner with Generalist Teacher in the classroom in order to serve and support a class/caseload of twenty-five students
- Support the College and Career Coordinator and Internship Coordinator
- Develop and implement student enrichment activities and after-school electives
- Other duties as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
- Two years working with at risk youth
- Group work experience preferred.
- School-based experience preferred
SCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
