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Student Advocate (BTW)
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Education:
Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location:
New York, New York, 10037, United States
Posted by:
Harlem Children's Zone
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Type:
Part time
Salary:
$15
Last day to apply:
December 7, 2009
Last updated:
October 8, 2009
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Sector:
Nonprofit
Language(s):
English, French, Haitian Creole, Spanish
Job posted on:
October 8, 2009
Area of Focus:
Children and Youth, Community Development, Education and Academia, Family and Parenting
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Description:
The Booker T. Washington Beacon is seeking professional, creative, and energetic people to be Student Advocates in a community based organization. We work with a diverse group of families providing educational, recreational, and cultural activities.
STUDENT ADVOCATE Positions-Immediate Hire
Staff needed to work with students 11-13 years old.
DUTIES:
*Responsible for a caseload of 20 students.
*Provide academic counseling, tutoring, and referrals.
*Data Entry
*Keep accurate case notes and documentation.
*Collects progress notes, test scores, report cards and other school information.
*Weekly case management meetings to design strategies to support academic and social concerns.
*Develop individual strategies for academic improvement, including prep and high school admissions.
*Serves as a liaison between Beacon programs, schoolteachers, families, and counselors.
*Advocates will make home and school visits when necessary.
Additional Qualifications:
*Must have their BA or Masters
*Aware of Department of Education testing and application schedules, deadlines, and requirements.
*Experience working with middle school population.
*Flexibility a MUST!
*Must be energetic, creative, engaging, and enjoy working with young people.
*At least two (2) years of experience working with youth of diverse backgrounds and in group settings.
*Develop and maintain a safe and respectful environment for all young people.
*Open Minded
*Excellent writing and oral skills.
*Computer skills in Microsoft Word/ Excel, Power Point, and Print Shop.
*Experience working in community centers and/or community based organizations a plus.
*Bi-lingual English/ Spanish/ French a plus.
*Special skills enhancing reading, writing, and math skills a plus.
*Experience in designing curriculum and facilitating development.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to:
tblack@hcz.org
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