Student Advisor - BHHS

Location: New York

Position Title Student Advisor Department Learning  to Work Site/LocationLTW
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Bronx Haven High School
333 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Job Classification Non-Exempt Full Time Salary Range $45,000 yearly

Reports ToProgram Director MISSION STATEMENT East Side House cares for the individuals, families, and communities we serve by expanding opportunities to live more fulfilling lives through education, career, and supportive services.

JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/ Objective East Side House (ESH) is a community resource in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their community. ESH’s Learning to Work Program aligns with our mission by providing high-quality programs and services within community centers and school partnerships.

Reporting to the Program Director, the Student Advisor is responsible for providing support over a wide variety of areas including college and career readiness, academic progress monitoring, day-to-day student issues, social emotional and personal development. Student Advisors will follow the Primary Person Model where they will be the first point of contact for students, parents, and staff members. It is expected to work collaboratively with our partner school faculty and staff to ensure each student’s academic success.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Student Advisor will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

Cohort Management & Support Services:

Primary person advisor for assigned cohort of students

Conduct regular one on one sessions with students, at least twice a month

Support students to create SMART goals and to work toward implementation

Partner with the students, family and/or caring adults, school, and Community School teams to develop an individualized plan for each student

Conduct and support student advisory groups in collaboration with school faculty

Provide updates on progress of students to Leadership and key school staff as needed; participate in weekly case conferencing with school and CS staff

Providing crises intervention and counseling for students as needed, under supervision of Program Director.

Document all interactions with students on assigned data systems as required.

Providing attendance outreach through phone calls, texts through agency telephone, letters, remotely, and/or home visits

Organize and implement special activities/events that meet the recreational, cultural, social needs of the school community.

Support new student admission process (outreach, open houses/intake interviews, new student orientation, parent orientations)
Partner with students to identify opportunities and referrals based on need and aspiration of students and family.

With Program Director, create best practices for cohort management and support services to ensure high quality and demographic appropriate.

College & Career Readiness and post-graduation planning: (if applicable for Middle School/High School)
Assist students to define career interests for exploration through internships, job shadowing and other career exploration activities.

Partner with ESH Workforce Development and College Access Counselor and Internship Coordinator for postsecondary planning.

Educate students about colleges, the college admissions process, FAFSA, trends, procedures, and testing; advise students as they go through the process and help them aspire realistically and choose wisely.

Track students’ academic progress using report cards, progress reports other resources provided by the school and program.

Help students identify their strengths and challenges in order to develop SMART goals and take…