The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Summary
College and Career Advisor is responsible for working with students to develop a plan for success in school; in the workplace; and in their future personal and professional endeavors. This position provides guidance and support to help clients meet their College and Career goals.
Essential Functions:
- Monitor student academic progress, communicate with appropriate personnel & schedule interventions as necessary to ensure middle school and/or high school graduation.
- Educate, advise and support students and parents about post-secondary options (college, technical school, employment options) and maintain and share information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college.
- Publicize information about standardized tests such as SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, helping to administer AP and PSAT exams.
- Assess skills and interests via individual interviews and/or group work. Develop academic and college/career goals.
- Advocate for students’ rights and well-being and ensure they learn self-advocacy.
- Provide intervention/immediate support for issues that prevent a student from functioning appropriately at school and refer to mental health services if needed. Sustain relationships with family members to address issues impacting student performance and success.
- Participate in and help facilitate student activities including but not limited to college visits, school trips, and school events. Liaise with schools, employers and professional organizations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Hours per week: 15.0
Pay rate $18.00
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or related fields.
- 3 years’ direct service experience working with youth and young adults related to academic advisement; interventions; counseling; and/or youth development services.
- Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.