Advocate Counselor, (Part Time - BG YABC)

Job Summary

The Advocate Counselor provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals and crisis intervention to over-aged, under-credited participants in the Young Adult Borough Center (YABC). The Advocate Counselor also assists in implementing other aspects of the program in close collaboration with agency and school personnel.

Major Duties

• Provide individual counseling and case management for a cohort of students identified as in need of support services.
• Conduct attendance outreach, via phone calls and Kinvolve, on a regular basis.
• Support and help students explore all post-secondary plan options (college, military, vocational programs, full-time work).
• Utilize social worker on site to refer youth and families to relevant resources within Good Shepherd Services and other community organizations.
• Participate in staff/team meetings and DOE meetings as needed.
• Function as an active member of Good Shepherd Services and school teams.
• Absorb and assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning/attending trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.
• Perform statistical, narrative, and record keeping duties as required.
• Collaborate with key school players on behalf of students: deans, teachers, guidance counselors, safety agents, Assistant Principal, etc.
• Communicate and engage effectively with GSS team members, including, but not limited to: Program Director, Social Worker/Therapist, Internship & Career Coordinator, Advocate Counselor peers at other YABC sites, etc.
• Actively engage in weekly supervision meetings with Program Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Experience working with adolescents/young adults in a school setting preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Committed to upholding an inclusive environment in program that fosters a sense of community, belonging and connectedness.
• Must have excellent time management, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, and/or youth, family and community development perspective.
• Knowledge in mental health and well-being a plus.