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Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?Join our team!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.The Advocate Counselor provides individual, family, and group counseling, case management, advocacy, referrals, and crisis intervention, as well as post-secondary planning once the student reaches graduation requirements. The Advocate Counselor will work in collaboration with GSS and DOE by following the policies and procedures implemented by the program, while meeting the mission and vision of the GSS agency.Title: Advocate CounselorReports To: Program Director, South Brooklyn Community High SchoolMajor Duties:Provide case management and wraparound support services for up to 50 or more overaged and under credit students, to help them alleviate any stressors, so the students can successfully meet graduation requirements.Provide individual, family, and group counseling.Provide crisis intervention as needed.Provide family outreach and involvement as appropriate.Develop and implement strategic and goal planning for students on caseload.Develop and implement groups/workshops responsive to student needs, such as Advisory, Men and Women groups.Assist students in attending school regularly by identifying obstacles and connecting with resources.Conduct attendance outreach consisting of home visits, outreach calls, texting, and mailing.Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including planning trips, celebrations, and leadership activities.Support students with all aspects of post-secondary planning, financial aid, personal essays, and college or vocational training trips.Collaborate effectively with DOE and GSS team members.Generate and submit data required for statistical reports and ensure that appropriate paperwork and database entry are completed.Perform other duties as assigned and needed to further enhance the performance of the program.Qualifications:Associate Degree Required.Experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.Prior experience in a school setting is helpful.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective. #J-18808-Ljbffr