Counselor Advocate - FT

Counselor Advocate - Full-Time

At Commonpoint, community is at the heart of everything we do. With more than 90 program sites and flagship locations in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, we proudly serve over 125,000 individuals each year. From early childhood to older adulthood, we support people from all walks of life on their journeys from crisis to stability and empowerment.

Our wide range of programs, spanning social services, education, and recreation, reflects our mission to build a more connected, inclusive, and thriving community for all.

The Full-Time Counselor Advocate plays a lead role in supporting the academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being of students while helping coordinate the delivery of student and family support services within the school community. Working within Commonpoint's holistic, strengths-based, and family-supported approach, this position builds strong relationships with students and families and works collaboratively with school leadership, Commonpoint staff, and community partners to address student needs and promote positive outcomes.

Counselor Advocate provides individual and group support, monitors student attendance and progress, facilitates workshops and enrichment activities, conducts student and family outreach, and connects families to appropriate school, agency, and community resources. In addition to direct service responsibilities, the Full-Time Counselor Advocate provides day-to-day guidance and oversight to Part-Time Counselor Advocates, helping to coordinate caseloads, outreach efforts, documentation, student interventions, and program priorities.

The role supports consistency and quality across counseling and advocacy services and helps ensure that identified student needs are appropriately followed up on. The position also serves as a key collaborator between Commonpoint and the school community, working with teachers, school leadership, support staff, mental health professionals, families, and community-based partners to coordinate services, strengthen referrals, and develop collaborative strategies that support student success.

The Full-Time Counselor Advocate participates in interdisciplinary meetings and contributes to a coordinated approach to addressing attendance, academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and family needs. This role reports directly to the Community School Director.

Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required. Use agency resources responsibly by following established procedures, safeguarding equipment and materials, and/or supporting cost-effective operations. Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.

Follow all safety protocols, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for staff, partners, and the public, and promptly report concerns or incidents.

Provide active supervision of students from Kindergarten through Eighth grade, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging program environment. Plan and facilitate engaging educational, recreational, and enrichment activities aligned with the program schedule and site plan. Model respectful behavior, reinforce program expectations, and use positive behavior management strategies to support student success. Safely supervise and support students as they transition between activities, maintaining structure and engagement throughout the program.

Complete daily attendance and assist with required program documentation accurately and on time. Promptly communicate participant concerns, behavioral issues, injuries, or program-related concerns to the Program Director or Assistant Program Director. Assist with completing incident reports and required documentation as needed. Help organize, prepare, and maintain activity spaces and materials to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure…