ABOUT US
New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year, programs in academics--including STEM, the arts, sports & wellness, and college access help 40,000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
SUMMARY
New York Edge is seeking a passionate, knowledgeable, and mission-oriented individual to fill the role of Advocate Counselor in our High School Youth: Educational Support program area. The Youth Advocate will develop a partnership between student participants and their families and include helping participants set reachable goals for their own self-reliance, methods for achieving them, and providing or facilitating access to services needed to reach these goals, offering encouragement, and exploring challenges and opportunities to identify solutions for themselves. The power of the relationship exists between the participant and the Youth Advocate, and will be built on mutual respect and trust. The Youth Advocate will focus on changing behaviors rather than "fixing problems," and will support participants in identifying and developing their strengths. The Youth Advocate will coordinate services and ensure that they are aligned and integrated with participants' needs and goals.
Job Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 4 pm
Location: Brownsville Academy High School- 1150 East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Essential Job Functions
Conduct assessments and work with a caseload of 33 students to develop and achieve benchmarked individualized educational and career goal plans throughout the academic year.
Collect and maintain all participant documentation, case management notes, attendance records, and outcomes data as related to the program goals and contractual obligations.
Provide holistic assessment, creation, and implementation of a Family Development Plan (FDP) that outlines participants' strengths and self-defined goals, specific steps to take to achieve goals, available supports and resources needed, and a realistic timeline to meet the goals.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the instructional team, placement staff, and college advisors to ensure participants' education and career needs, interests, and goals are being met.
Cultivate and forge positive relationships with the Principal, Assistant Principals, teachers, parents, and other key constituents in the community to engage their support in ensuring programmatic quality for the youth we serve.
Cultivate and foster partnerships with internship and volunteer sites aligned with student goals, needs, and interests.
Collaborate with all stakeholders on program delivery to align with the goals in relation to student achievement and performance.
Report all student data including but not limited to; student applications, workscopes, student interactions, FDPs, SAPs, and CAPs (when applicable) into the DYCD Connect portal in a timely fashion.
Ensure that student attendance information is being properly collected and delivered to the Data Department on a weekly basis.
Maintain accurate records (i.e., student files, program flyers, materials, schedule, and curriculum).
Attend all required DYCD-NDA & New York Edge training.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
Experience in using appropriate resources and working with NYC systems, such as public assistance, child welfare, education, and housing.
Demonstrated experience working with NYC youth, families, teachers and community members of diverse backgrounds within a positive youth development framework
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school partners
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in DYCD systems including Connect, Workscopes, and Participant Tracking Systems, preferred.
Prior work experience in case management preferred
Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish preferred
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
May be required to walk up and down stairs.
May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may be required to interact with community at-large during trips or events.
At the time of offer and acceptance, the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Disclaimer : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
To apply, please visit our website at https://newyorkedge.org/careers/
