Elementary School Counselor Advocate - Commonpoint Queens
Corona, NY 11368
About the Job
Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Part-Time Counselor Advocate will report directly to the Program Director. The positions will take place at PS 16, The Nancy DeBenedittis School.
Qualifications
- At least one year's experience working with high school youth in an urban setting.
- Astute knowledge of performance-based contracting with clients.
- Experience working with students on achieving positive outcomes for success.
- Workshop implementation experience preferred.
- Spanish speaking is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Establish rapport with all program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and behavioral goals and helping them formulate future plans.
- Implement and conduct workshops on life skills and student enrichment.
- Recruit students and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
- Monitor participants' attendance and academic and career progress on assigned caseload.
- Provide interpersonal group and individual counseling.
- Provide necessary referrals to community resources.
- Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development, to support student progress.
- Monitor and document student progress in various service areas (guidance and counseling, academic support, life skills, and work readiness).
- Conduct daily attendance outreach, including home visits if necessary.
Job Details
Salary: Commensurate to prior experience, $20-$25 an hour.
Hours: Part-Time, up to 19 hours per week, School Year Term
Schedule: Schedules Vary
Location: PS 16 The Nancy DeBenedittis School.
Expected Start Date: ASAP
General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff
- Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
- Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
- Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
- Active involvement as a supervisee in the supervision process.
- Support the mission of Commonpoint.
- Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.
Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Commonpoint is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé as a Word or PDF document only to Dvigo@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Part Time Counselor Advocate - PS 16Q The Nancy DeBenedittis School.” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Source : Commonpoint Queens
