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Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as a 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 1 year's experience working with elementary 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 required
Responsibilities:
- Establish a rapport with all program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and behavioral goals; help them to 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 participating 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:
Schedule: Schedules Vary
Location: PS 16 The Nancy DeBenedittis School.
General Tasks of All Common Point 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 the Commonpoint Queens.
- Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.
Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Commonpoint Queens 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@commonpointqueens.org. Please indicate “Counselor Advocate - PS 16 The Nancy DeBenedittis School.” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
