College and Career Guidance Specialist

6 days ago

New York, New York, United States The Child Center of NY Full time
Job Title: College and Career Advisor

At The Child Center of NY, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate College and Career Advisor to join our team. As a key member of our Youth Development department, you will play a vital role in supporting students in achieving their academic and career goals.

Job Summary

The College and Career Advisor is responsible for working with students to develop a personalized plan for success in school, in the workplace, and in their future personal and professional endeavors. This includes promoting school attendance, outreach efforts, and providing guidance and support to help clients graduate high school and meet their college and career objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor student attendance and academic progress, communicating with relevant personnel and making necessary outreach efforts to ensure middle school and/or high school graduation.
  • Educate, advise, and support students and parents about post-secondary options, including college, technical school, and employment opportunities, and maintain and share information on colleges, college guides, scholarships, financial aid, and paying for college.
  • Publicize information about standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and TOEFL, and help administer AP and PSAT exams.
  • Assess skills and interests through individual interviews and/or group work, developing academic and college/career goals.
  • Advocate for students' rights and well-being, ensuring they learn self-advocacy and provide intervention/immediate support for issues that prevent a student from functioning appropriately at school, referring to mental health services as needed.
  • Sustain relationships with family members to address issues impacting student performance and success.
  • Participate in and help facilitate student activities, including college visits, school trips, and school events, liaising with schools, employers, and professional organizations.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
  • 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 languages: 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 multitask.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Behavioral Expectations
  • Maintain regular, consistent, and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
  • Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards.
  • Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods, and processes needed to perform the job, attending staff meetings, seminars, and in-service training as assigned.
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness, and minimal amount of errors.
  • Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, including maintaining strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times.

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