Advocate Counselor (Coach), Brooklyn Frontiers High School
3 months ago
New York
Job Description Counselor / Coach – Brooklyn Frontiers High School Location: 112 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Hours: 35 Hours/Week | Non-Exempt Reports To: Assistant Director, Brooklyn Frontiers Salary Range: $44,000-$50,000 Position Summary Our 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., • Associate’s degree in a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Bilingual in Spanish/English or French/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.