Youth Advocate (Crown Heights, Brooklyn)

Company Overview 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.

Position 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 postsecondary 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 wellbeing 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities None Qualifications High School diploma or equivalency. Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali or other language may be required. Experience working with youth for at least one year. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor degree. We Also Offer Generous Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401k Pension and Employer Contribution Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V #IND-TCC1