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The Advocate Counselor at CAMBA will serve as the primary motivator and coordinator of program services for young adult students in the Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program. This role involves guiding students towards removing barriers to graduation, engaging them in college preparatory activities, providing supportive services, and increasing self-direction and self-sufficiency through meaningful career exploration experiences, including subsidized internship placements.
About CAMBA
CAMBA operates in the non-profit sector providing a wide range of programs and initiatives that focus on creating economic stability, educational fulfillment, strong families, and healthy lives for individuals and families in need in New York City. Their services include housing stability programs, education and youth development programs, family and community support services, health programs, economic development, and legal services. CAMBA reaches over 65,000 individuals and families annually, including almost 13,000 youth, making a significant impact on the community.
Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
The Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program will provide services to 150-200 students, ages 15-21 who are over-aged for grade, under-credited, and have spent at least one year in another high school to earn a high school diploma and gain valuable vocational and life skills supports. Using the Primary Person Model, each student will have a Career Advocate who will: guide students towards removing barriers toward graduation, engage students in college preparatory activities, provide supportive services, and increase self-direction and self-sufficiency through meaningful career exploration experiences, including subsidized internship placements for 75 students.
Position: Advocate Counselor
Reports To: Supervisor II
Location: Multiple Brooklyn Locations
What The Advocate Counselor Does:
Minimum Education/Experience Required:
Other Requirements:
Compensation: $45,000 annually
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.
Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.
CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.
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