Youth Leader, DeWitt Clinton HS

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.

Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other applicable protected classification in any of our activities or operations, including hiring, selection, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

The Youth Leader is responsible for working in partnership with the adult counselors in the Student Success Center on the Longwood Educational Campus to offer services on college awareness, college preparation, and individual college counseling. The goal of the Student Success Center is to help create and sustain a college‑going culture on the campus. Youth Leaders are an integral part of accomplishing this goal.

Reports to: Program Manager

Hours: 10 Hours/Week;
Non‑Exempt

• Provide peer-to-peer counseling during lunch, advisory and/or after school.
• Create and deliver workshops around college access (grades 9‑12).
• Actively participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Attend the Youth Leadership for College Access Summer Institute and Youth Leader Conferences throughout the year.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment regarding college services, trips and events.
• Complete all required paperwork and data entry to ensure high quality services.
• Serve as a constant positive representative of the college office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Working papers required.
• Must be a current student on the campus.
• Must be on track to graduate and have high attendance.
• Must be a motivated, responsible, and hardworking team player that is willing to learn and is able to work well with students and staff.
• A written recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor required.
• Must be committed to attending college.

All staff are expected to be committed to the mission, vision, and values of Good Shepherd Services, which includes involvement in quality improvement activities and a willingness and ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.

• Tuition Assistance
• 40+ Days of Paid Time Off
• Personal and Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan