ADVOCATE COUNSELOR - SCO Family of Services : Job Details

East BK Community HS9517 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11212, USA

East Brooklyn Community High School is a small Department of Education transfer high school that works in partnership and collaboration with SCO Family of Services to address the needs of the whole student. EBCHS is a school for students who have struggled in traditional high school causing them to fall behind and are looking for a new start.

The position of advocate counselor is an SCO Family of Services position. SCO advocate counselors work with students and families to help overcome barriers and empower students to take charge of their education. EBCHS enrolls fewer than 200 students and pairs each student with an advocate counselor who has a caseload of no more than 28 students. Many of our students have struggled with attendance and overall school engagement. Advocate counselors support every student's social-emotional wellness and re-engage students on their path to academic success. Advocate counselors provide one-on-one support to help students build coping skills and teach self-advocacy skills that go beyond high school helping students create post-secondary plans that lead them to career opportunities.

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Advocate Counselor serves as the primary person in guiding students through the academic, social, and personal expectations that are involved in achieving a High School diploma and establishing realistic post-secondary plans. The Advocate Counselor serves as liaison to outside resources and a partner to Department of Education staff.

Bachelor's Degree in related field required. MSW preferred.