Advocate Counselor-Part Time-Manhattan

Job Summary

The Home for Little Wanderers/Wediko NY is seeking a part‑time Advocate Counselor (three days a week, 24 hours total) to work at the High School for Hospitality Management in Manhattan. The role focuses on supporting students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, and who have a history of poor attendance. The Advocate Counselor provides supportive mentoring services—including attendance outreach, home visits, classroom support, crisis intervention, and individual and small‑group social‑emotional support/mentoring—in partnership with school staff to help students achieve their academic and social‑emotional goals. This is a 10‑month position (September – June) supervised by the Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis.
• Conduct outreach to students and families via phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits.
• Facilitate communication among students, families, and school staff.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Offer crisis support, conflict mediation, and social‑emotional assistance.
• Conduct regular assessments and provide resource referrals to support school‑based services, with guidance from the Site Manager.
• Ensure student exposure to further education opportunities and build college‑ and career‑readiness skills.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate on a transdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans that support student progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (social‑science degrees strongly preferred).
• At least 1 year of experience providing direct services in a school‑based setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach challenges in a supportive, creative manner.
• Commitment to a strengths‑based perspective and ongoing learning and development.
• Proven use of supervision to improve practice.
• Excellent organization and prioritization abilities.

Pay

$22.50 – $25.50 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time, three days per week (approximately 24 hours per week). The position runs for 10 months, from September through June.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating a culture that supports those values. The differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.