Job Opening:
Advocate Counselor
College & Career Specialist (CCS)
ELLIS Preparatory Academy
New York City Mission Society improves the lives of children, youth, and families in the city’s most underserved communities. Through programs and services that respond to community needs, we create cycles of success for generations to come.
Position Summary
The level up program administered at ELLIS preparatory academy for international scholars operates in collaboration with the NYC department of education. The program assists students, who are over-aged and under-credentialed, in acquiring the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behavioral changes that will maximize their potential. The program’s aim is to enable students to graduate high school, transition into post-secondary education, or into meaningful permanent employment.
Title: Advocate Counselor CCS
Program: ELLIS - Level Up Program
Reports To: Program Director
Supervises: N/A
Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt
Basic Function: Provide academic, career, college counseling. Perform advisory duties consistent with the needs of program participants. Assists with the delivery of educational services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Establish a rapport with program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and career goals; help them to formulate future plans.
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Maintain a caseload of participants including soon- to- be graduates
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Facilitate and lead life skill lessons for groups as needed and/or designed into the academic schedule with doe partners.
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Support the college process, specifically with soon- to- be grads and their applications, FAFSA, tap.
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Conduct both in person & virtual home visits as assigned by program & school mgmt.
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Support all graduates and their scholarship applications.
Qualifications
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Establish a rapport with program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and career goals; help them to formulate future plans.
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Maintain a caseload of participants including soon- to- be graduates
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Facilitate and lead life skill lessons for groups as needed and/or designed into the academic schedule with doe partners.
-
Support the college process, specifically with soon- to- be grads and their applications, FAFSA, tap.
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Conduct both in person & virtual home visits as assigned by program & school mgmt.
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Support all graduates and their scholarship applications.
General Requirements
Staff is expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Mission Society.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is $49,500-$52,500 based on experience, qualifications and fit. Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary 403(B) plan, TransitChek, Employee Wellness Program, Municipal Credit Union Membership, Voluntary Supplemental Insurance options.
Apply
Interested and qualified individuals should forward their resumes with cover letter to HR@missionsociety.org
Subject: Level Up ELLIS Prep Advocate Counselor CCS.
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Note: We are unable to accept phone calls. Applicants must meet qualifications stated above. Only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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Mission Society of New York City is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.