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About the Role
The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers, acting as a guide in their academic, vocational, and personal lives.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one and group counseling to help students develop appropriate behaviors, gain self-confidence, and improve classroom functioning.
- Conduct attendance outreach through phone calls, home visits, and other strategies to improve student attendance.
- Document all outreach activities, including home visits, phone calls, and counseling sessions.
- Maintain up-to-date contact information for students and their families.
- Conduct regularly scheduled sessions with students to stay informed about individual, family, and community issues impacting their well-being.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all program and school staff.
- Advocate for students' rights and well-being.
- Develop incentive programs to motivate students and improve attendance and grades.
- Facilitate workshops based on student needs.
- Perform related duties as needed.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in a human services field or 5 years of relevant experience working with adolescents (15-21 years of age).
- Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting.
- Experience with Youth Development principles.
- Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write and communicate effectively.
- Willingness to attend youth development trainings.
- Possess basic computer software skills.
Skills
- Counseling
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Documentation
- Advocacy
- Workshop facilitation
- Basic computer software skills
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Experience Level
- 5 years of relevant experience working with adolescents (15 – 21 years of age)
Education Level
- BA/BS degree in a human services field
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
- Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
- Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Company
- The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives.
- Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city.
- With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Equal Opportunity
- The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law.
- EOE M/F/D/V