Advocate Counselor (Coach), Brooklyn Frontiers High School

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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • $44,000-50,000 per year
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Counselor / Coach - Brooklyn Frontiers High SchoolLocation: 112 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201Hours: 35 Hours/Week | Non-ExemptReports To: Assistant Director, Brooklyn FrontiersSalary Range: $44,000-$50,000Position SummaryOur high schools serve students who are over-age, under-credited, and have a history of truancy. The Counselor / Coach provides attendance outreach, individual and group counseling, and supports the implementation of the GSS/DOE partnership school program. This role promotes students' educational and leadership goals and supports the school's mission to prepare students for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, healthy relationships, and active participation in their communities.Major Duties & Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of students, monitoring attendance, academic progress, and providing regular individual counseling.
  • Conduct attendance outreach and family support to help students achieve a 90% attendance rate, including home or work site visits.
  • Plan and facilitate advisory group sessions twice weekly.
  • Support student recruitment and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
  • Provide continuous feedback and resources to students and families to support academic success.
  • Monitor credit accumulation and graduation requirements; counsel students accordingly.
  • Collaborate with DOE/GSS faculty to support student progress and develop individualized educational plans.
  • Provide crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and social-emotional support.
  • Refer students to external resources such as employment services, emergency shelter, daycare, and other social/educational supports.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in PowerSchool and other systems; support DOE record accuracy.
  • Use data to inform individual and team practices.
  • Participate in and co-facilitate student and family orientation sessions.
  • Assist students in academic goal-setting from entry to graduation.
  • Engage families to support student success and address identified needs.
  • Facilitate college and career readiness activities and support post-graduation planning.
  • Participate in staff meetings, overnight retreats, and professional development; occasional evening and Saturday hours required.
  • Collaborate with faculty to develop student enrichment and leadership activities.
  • Provide job readiness support including resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace skills.
  • Conduct employment preparation workshops in partnership with the Internship Coordinator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Associate's degree in a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English or/English preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescents individually and in groups.
  • Ability to use public transportation and navigate stairs.
  • Commitment to the school's mission and philosophy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development, trauma informed perspective.

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