Description

Wediko NY is seeking a bilingual Youth Mentor/Advocate Counselor for the NDSS based in the Bronx, NY.

The Youth Mentor/Advocate Counselor supports New Directions Secondary School in The Bronx; a 9 th - 12 th grade transfer school. The Youth Mentor/Advocate Counselor focuses on supporting students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, and who have a history of poor attendance. They provide supportive mentoring services, including but not limited to: attendance outreach, home visits, classroom support, crisis intervention, and individual and small group social-emotional support in partnership with the school staff to support students in reaching their academic and social emotional goals.

The Youth Mentor/Advocate Counselor position is a 10-month position (September – June), 40 hours per week, and will be supervised by the Site Manager. Salary Range: $35,000 - $45,000 per year.

How You'll be Making a Difference

• Responsible for maintaining and managing all related data.

• Expected to attend Wediko NY and Learn To Work Professional Development opportunities.

• Responsible for a caseload of students, including maintaining attendance and educational progress, providing students and families with continuous feedback and resources to meet the needs and ensure academic success

• Provides individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis

• Conducts daily student attendance outreach

• Provides outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits (home visits always conducted in pairs)

• Facilitates communication between students, families, and school staff

• Completes required documentation, including Dr. Cloud notes, in a timely manner

• Provides crisis support, conflict mediation and social-emotional support

• Completes regular assessments and provides resource referrals in support of school-based services (with support of the site manager)

• Ensures student exposure to further education opportunities (high school and college); build college and career readiness skills

• Participates in staff meetings and staff development opportunities

• Collaborates on transdisciplinary team of Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans to support student progress

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required (for college visits, school events, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; social science degrees strongly preferred

• 1-3 years experience providing direct services in school-based or residential program

• Strong communication (verbal and written with proficiency in English) and interpersonal skills

• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner

• Commitment to working from a strengths-based perspective

• Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings

• Bilingual English and Spanish required

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days

• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire

• Extensive training to new staff

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)