FUTURE FOCUS COUNSELOR
Company: SCO Family of Services
Location: New York
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Plan and facilitate weekly groups with students, including
post-secondary activity groups.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be
required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Monitor student attendance and educational progress as they
progress to graduation. Provide college readiness activities to
ensure that graduates of EBCHS have a clear and attainable
post-graduation plan. Develop activities that encourage the
exploration of college as a postsecondary option and provide
assistance to students with college choices, exploration, and the
completion of college applications. Plan and implement parent
workshops on financial aid and college choice to engage parents in
college as a viable option for students. Partner with local CUNY
colleges and have knowledge of how students can apply to FAFSA,
SEEK, EOP, HEOP, and College Discovery. Plan college trips at
local, upstate, and out of state colleges and chaperone students on
trips. Assist with student referrals to outside resources,
including employment, emergency shelter, day care, health services,
and additional social services. Work as a collaborative team,
including participation in staff meetings, retreats, and staff
development, to support student progress. Provide counseling and
conduct attendance outreach, including home visits and visits to
work sites. Provide crisis intervention and conflict mediation and
assistance as needed. Support student growth by providing
continuous feedback and resources to meet the individual needs of
students. Assist students in preparing financial aid, college
applications, and other post-high school career and academic plans.
Regularly update student contact information; follow up with
graduates and maintain data on post-secondary education and
employment for graduates after they leave the school. Work as a
team with school leadership and other Future Focus Counselors.
Other duties as required. Qualifications - External Bachelor's
Degree Required. Prior experience working with adolescents
required, including individual and group work. Commitment to
assisting students in understanding and working with the school
mission and philosophy. Commitment to working as a member of a
school team. Commitment to work from a strengths-based and youth
development perspective. Preferred Masters.
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Keywords: SCO Family of Services, Hamden , FUTURE FOCUS COUNSELOR, Other , New York, Connecticut
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