College Counselor

Position Title

College Counselor

Department

LTW

Site/Location

LTW07

Bronx Regional

1010 Rev. James A. Polite

Bronx, NY 10459

Job Classification (HR Use Only)

Non-Exempt

Full Time

Salary Range

$50k annually

Reports To

Director of Bronx Regional LTW program

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 Settlement (ESH) is a community resource in the South Bronx. We believe education is the key that enables all people to create economic and civic opportunities for themselves, their families and the communities.

The partnership with Bronx Regional High School is designed to re-engage high school students who are over-age and under-credited or have dropped out of high school.

East Side House Settlement’s Learning-to-Work Program enhances the school’s academic component by offering additional academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skill development, and internships.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Bronx Regional High school, the college counselor, will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Maintain a caseload of senior students
• Meet with students, individually and in groups, to talk about the college process and individual college choices.
• Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising students and families as they go through the process; and helping students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.
• Facilitate periodic college workshops for students and/or parents and families.
• Provide monthly data information on college admissions, application status, college acceptances, financial aid info, and other relevant statistics, to program Director.
• Identify and establish linkage with ASAP, BON, EOP, HEOP SEEK, and various other programs on their college campus to support students

• Coordinate College field trips relevant to our student population.
• Maintain flexible hours and workdays, some overnight trips required.
• Organize 2 Career Day events

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, the College Counselor must be able to fulfill all the elements of the job description to the highest standard and be able to work well with colleagues in a high energy and collaborative work environment. Additional qualifications include:

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with youth at risk and/or school setting
• Prior experience with counseling and/or experience working with and knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with family, staff and community members
• Ability to foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with participating families
• Ability to use public transportation and travel independently
• Must be able to work independently
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, flexibility and follow-through
• Excellent computer skills including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bilingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred

Clearance

Employees must be clear to work at ESH. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and/or screenings.

• • NYC Department of Investigation Comprehensive Background Clearance
  • NYC Department of Health Medical Clearance
  • NYS Statewide Central Registry Clearance
  • NYS Staff Exclusion List Clearance
  • NYS Sex Offender Registry Clearance
  • COVID Vaccine-As a recipient of Federal, State, and local funds, all staff are expected to be fully vaccinated or able to obtain vaccination before their start date

Work Environment

This job operates in the office. Time in the office will be used to input case notes, supervision, etc. Travel is expected for agency event or college trips.

Supervisory Responsibility

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. This role requires the ability to carry, lift, and pull activity supplies to family homes.

Travel

The College counselor will be expected to travel for day and overnight college tours.

Expected Work Schedule

The work schedule expected for this position is: Mon – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as aligned to the needs of the program/ service. The schedule may be adjusted based on ESH’s operational needs, with notice provided whenever possible. Possible work on weekends, holidays or after work hours for projects, special events, etc. to meet program operational goals.

EEO Statement

East Side House (ESH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Bilingual English/ Spanish strongly preferred