College Advisor/Case Manager - 5197

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60+ locations, we provide programs in a variety of service areas, including workforce development, children, youth, families, seniors and homeless prevention.

The Center for Achieving Future Education (CAFÉ) is a FREE college program that assists young people and their families with a potentially critical life stage: the transition from high school and/or HSE completion to college. For over 10 years our mission has been to help young people and their families with the college application and financial aid process as well as work diligently to ensure that our youth are ready for college beyond matriculation by providing various support and guidance while enrolled in school. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, education or related field.
• A minimum of (1) year experience working with youth or social services setting or college access.
• Experience with and knowledge of best practices in youth development, college access and workforce development.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing direct service and retention to a caseload of up to 35 college bound high school students, high school equivalency and college enrolled program participants. 
• Assist students with completing the college, financial aid process and completing scholarship essays and applications.
• Monitor and document client progress towards college enrollment, retention, and program outcomes via case notes and program database.
• Assess and coordinate interventions and referrals for clients through internal and external providers.
• Facilitate college readiness workshops, college tours and quarterly retention initiatives for program participants.
• Assist with recruitment, engagement and retention for clients engaged in our college bridge program under direction of supervisor.
• Engage and monitor follow-up participants to ensure milestone/goal attainment (College matriculation and retention).
• Provide coverage for program trips and events including college tours and college fairs.
• Conduct home visits and other fieldwork, as required.
• Report to and meet with supervisor monthly or as required.
• Complete program reports monthly, or more frequently as required.
• Attend trainings, both internal and external, promoting college access and success or other professional development opportunities. 
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support recruitment, engagement and implementation of summer enrichment programming.
• Demonstrate ability to successfully work in fast paced and performance driven environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team setting. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with college, high school, and community providers.
• Work off site at local high school or community college at least 2x a week supporting high school or college-enrolled participants and maintain open and effective relationship with the high school and college and offices (i.e., admissions, financial aid, professors, etc.)

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good Writing skills
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required and to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and or documents
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and or field work. 

BronxWorks is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities and other legally protected needs. To request an accommodation during the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.