Supported Education Counselor - Part Time

About the role

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is seeking highly motivated and energetic candidates to fill a position in Community Links that will provide state of the art Wellness & Recovery Supported Education services to young adults and older adults in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals by providing academic and vocational education preparedness planning services that develop & define steps towards education goals (in measurable outcomes) that enhance self-reliance and greater community interdependence.
• Develop individualized, person centered, strength based and career-oriented Readiness Development and Education Goal Plans in collaboration with the student/program participant.
• Contact schools and supportive resources by mail, phone, e-mail, and in person to develop appropriate networks; build knowledge base of resources, conducts extensive outreach to schools and potential supports, to increase pool of academic supports, increase educational support resources and develop new connections with providers.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, their schools, and community agencies; responsible for developing and coordinating community resources and program services activities, including internships and academic development programs.
• Perform a variety of programmatic & administrative client-centered tasks including, but not limited to, client outreach & intake, required data collection & case records maintenance, progress notes, individualized readiness development and education goal plans, and assisting program team with planned activities.
• Maintain client records in a timely, complete, and organized manner, consistent with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Facilitate school readiness and systems navigation workshops and one-on-one education counseling including assistance with admission applications and registration, identify financial aid resources and assistance with application for financial aid.
• Facilitate group meetings, workshops, training sessions and presentations which includes sharing your own recovery story/experience with participants.
• Conduct orientation groups and individual intake interviews, present new intake case presentations.
• Aid clients with assessment, education coaching, advocacy, and follow-along services.
• Provide counseling and support to identify/establish vocational goals, educational goals, and study interests of the participant, as well as, administering/arranging for interest/skill assessments as needed.
• Provide advocacy and support to obtain necessary accommodations as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.
• Specific experience in Employment or Education Counseling, or Vocational Rehabilitation with adults in behavioral health settings, preferably with adults with history of mental health conditions.
• Specialized skills in Educational Development, Assessment, and retention services.
• Highly Proficient computer skills including internet research as well as MS Office and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook computer skills.
• Experience as a Peer Advocate, or other related experience.

Qualifications

• Essential Functions

Essential Functions:

• Aid individuals by providing academic and vocational education preparedness planning services that develop & define steps towards education goals (in measurable outcomes) that enhance self-reliance and greater community interdependence.
• Develop individualized, person centered, strength based and career-oriented Readiness Development and Education Goal Plans in collaboration with the student/program participant.
• Contact schools and supportive resources by mail, phone, e-mail, and in person to develop appropriate networks; build knowledge base of resources, conducts extensive outreach to schools and potential supports, to increase pool of academic supports, increase educational support resources and develop new connections with providers.
• Serve as a liaison between individuals, their schools, and community agencies; responsible for developing and coordinating community resources and program services activities, including internships and academic development programs.
• Perform a variety of programmatic & administrative client-centered tasks including, but not limited to, client outreach & intake, required data collection & case records maintenance, progress notes, individualized readiness development and education goal plans, and assisting program team with planned activities.
• Maintain client records in a timely, complete, and organized manner, consistent with all applicable policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Facilitate school readiness and systems navigation workshops and one-on-one education counseling including assistance with admission applications and registration, identify financial aid resources and assistance with application for financial aid.
• Facilitate group meetings, workshops, training sessions and presentations which includes sharing your own recovery story/experience with participants.
• Conduct orientation groups and individual intake interviews, present new intake case presentations.
• Aid clients with assessment, education coaching, advocacy, and follow-along services.
• Provide counseling and support to identify/establish vocational goals, educational goals, and study interests of the participant, as well as, administering/arranging for interest/skill assessments as needed.
• Provide advocacy and support to obtain necessary accommodations as needed.

Skills

• Experience as a Peer Advocate, or other related experience.
• Highly Proficient computer skills including internet research as well as MS Office and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook computer skills.
• Specialized skills in Educational Development, Assessment, and retention services.

Benefits

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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