Category: Counselor

Student Counselor P/T

2/21/2023

Brooklyn Community Services - Student Counselor
The Education Center provides adult education services to the Brooklyn community. We serve 500 students yearly with GED prep and ESL classes, and vocational training. The Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center providing case management & wrap-around services, workforce development programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

BCS Education Center is hiring a full time a student counselor, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm,
Salary Range $45,000 - $55,000

Responsibilities include
Assist students in ESL and GED preparation classes achieve their educational goals through case management and career counseling services;
Ensure retention targets; conduct pre and post-testing;
Maintain case notes;
Conduct job readiness workshops;
Collaborate with teachers and counselors.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required;
Spanish, Arabic, and/or Mandarin preferred;
One year case management/counseling.
Must be vaccinated.

Click HERE to see full job description and apply.
EOE

Adult Education Counselor F/T

1/18/2023

FT Adult Education Counselor, RiseBoro Community Partnership
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide assistance and referrals to all adult learners who are in need of services.
Complete and regularly update individual Education Plans with students to clearly outline and track educational goals and support services provided.
Work with students to ensure that each develop a resume and general cover letter.

Conduct a minimum of 20 counseling sessions per week (group or individual)
Make appropriate referrals for students when in need of services such as education, health, legal, family counseling, housing and other support and wrap-around services needed as determined during the initial student assessments and action plan.
Reach out to the community in order to update the program's Referral Resource Guide; make follow-up phone calls as needed.
Invite and schedule guest speakers from different career and education fields to present students with career and academic options.
Enter all counseling and progress notes in student records, paper and electronic, on a consistent basis.

Closely monitor program participants' academic progress.
Work closely with Program Coordinator, teaching staff and participants to ensure students are attending program and attending on time.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of the summer and school year enrollment process.
Along with Program Coordinator, ensure necessary documents are submitted for students' files.
Provide overall support and assistance to the program.

Maintaining constant communication with the Program Coordinator.
Complete tasks deemed necessary by the Program Coordinator.
** During the months of July and August, contingent on the availability of funds, the Career Counselor will transition to a position within the Education Division that is comparable in duties and responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Working knowledge of workforce development, career counseling and/or adult education preferred
Proficiency if Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
Willing to go above and beyond program mandates for the benefit of the student
Bilingual (Spanish and English) required

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in Human Services or a related field and 2 years of relevant experience; or
High School diploma (or equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant experience

Candidates can apply directly on our website, under our careers tab. The salary for the counselor position is $20.13-$24 per hour

Adult Education Counselor P/T

9/1/2022

Adult Education Counselor (P/T)
Inwood Community Services, Inc., a community-based not-for-profit in Northern Manhattan, seeks an Adult Education Counselor to support ESOL and EL/Civics students. The schedule is 14 hours/week, Monday-Thursday, 5:30PM-9PM. Service provision is primarily in-person with some flexibility for remote follow-up with students
We seek:

Dedicated educators with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students
Spanish/English bilingual applicants with 3-plus years’ experience in adult education or literacy
Applicants able to form referral networks with education, training, employment, and social services

Responsibilities:

Assess and develop Individual Service Plans for incoming students; follow up to evaluate student progress and assist students with education, training, job and personal goals.
Develop and maintain networks appropriate for referrals for services needed

Assist in the smooth delivery of classes. Counselors may deliver workshops on appropriate topics; support teachers with issues relating to class management; and follow up with students on issues related to learning, attendance, retention or other area of concern.
Participate in registration, orientation, pre- and post-testing

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree plus three years’ experience in adult literacy
Fluency in Spanish and English
Familiarity with the local area of Inwood and surroundings is a plus
Certification in Best Plus Administration or willing to become certified
COVID vaccination is required with very rare exceptions based on religious or medical exemption

Compensation: based on experience.

ICS is a not-for-profit in the Inwood neighborhood of Northern Manhattan with diverse community-oriented programming including its nearly 40-year Adult Literacy program. We welcome staff from the local area as well as those outside the neighborhood committed to the field of adult literacy.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Assistant Director/Adult Education Counselor P/T

9/1/2022

Assistant Director/Adult Education Counselor (P/T)
Inwood Community Services, Inc., a community-based not-for-profit located in Northern Manhattan, seeks an Assistant Director/Adult Education Counselor for its Adult Literacy Program. The 20 hour/week position is part-time and in-person, Monday-Thursday, 4PM-9PM.
We seek:

Dedicated educators with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students
Spanish/English bilingual applicants with 5-plus years’ experience in Adult Literacy education and working familiarity with the New York City Adult Literacy Initiative
Resourceful, self-motivated applicants who can demonstrate strong organizational skills, experience in program or contract development, and can provide direct counseling and referral services to students for education, training, employment, and social services

Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Director to monitor, coordinate and deliver the ICS Adult Literacy Program
Assist in the daily smooth delivery of classes.
Interview and evaluate incoming students to develop Individual Service Plans; follow up to evaluate student progress; and assist with education, training, job and personal goals
Develop and maintain networks appropriate for referrals for services needed

Requirements:

Above all, we seek the right candidate who is committed to building relationships, working harmoniously with our staff, students and community and working in the field of adult literacy.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree and five years’ experience in adult literacy
Fluency in Spanish and English
Familiarity with the local area of Inwood and surroundings is a plus
Certification in Best Plus Administration or willing to become certified
COVID vaccination is required with very rare exceptions based on religious or medical exemption

Compensation: based on experience.

ICS is a not-for-profit located in the neighborhood of Inwood, Northern Manhattan with diverse community-oriented programming, including its nearly 40-year Adult Literacy program. We welcome applicants from the local area as well as those outside the neighborhood committed to the field of adult literacy.

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Counselor P/T

5/5/2022

Counselor for Short-term Special Project

The Adult Learning Center (ALC) at NYC College of Technology seeks a part-time Counselor for a special project funded through the Fuel for 50 Program at the Robin Hood Foundation. The project begins immediately until fall 2022, with the possibility of continuation based on receipt of additional funding. Information about the Fuel for 50 Program can be found here: https://fuelfor50.org/.

The Adult Learning Center has proposed to offer 4-5 in-person workshops for caregivers and their children, located in Sunset Park and Borough Park. The workshops are for English Language Learners and will have a focus on reading and communicating with children in English.

Primary responsibilities:

Advise and support English language learners enrolled in workshops on Learning English and reading to children in English
Provide support during outreach, information sessions, and the application process
Identify and establish joint referral relationships with relevant social service agencies, community-based organizations, and other potential partners
Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals to social services and other agencies
Provide crisis intervention when needed
Work closely with instructor and administrative staff to meet program objectives; this includes the monitoring and documentation of progress and outcomes
Assist in administrative work to build workshop programming and processes
Assist in planning for and conducting research to apply for a second phase of the grant in fall 2022
Ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in a social work, counseling, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
Relevant experience in counseling individuals and families
Strong awareness of the barriers facing immigrants
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Daytime and Saturday availability (some evening work may be possible)

Salary range $40-$45/hour. Schedule can be flexible, overall project hours can be up to 150 hours. Please respond to vacancy notice with resume and cover letter at www.rfcuny.org. Look under About RF, Search and Apply for a Job, Instruction and Social Services, Counselor - NYC Tech, PVN ID: NY-2204-004698

ESOL Instructor/Adult Education Counselor F/T

1/7/2022

Mercy Center seeks an ESOL Instructor/ Adult Education Counselor – Full-Time

Schedule: 40 hours per week, generally Monday – Friday, with 2 evening shifts when evening classes are in session and rotating Saturdays

Essential Functions:

ESOL Instructor:

Serves as an ESOL instructor with a focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, as well as integration of technology in the classroom
Implements and customizes lesson plans for low-literacy population based on a standards-based curriculum
In consultation with Department staff, implements strategies designed to maintain high student retention
Evaluates student performance, discusses areas of improvement with students, and develops appropriate strategies to address needs

Adult Education Counselor:

Assess and develop Individual Service Plans for incoming students
Follow up to evaluate student placement, progress and attendance in class
Assist students in overcoming barriers to attendance or retention
Assist students with education, training, job and personal goals
Maintain records of all counseling interactions
Assist in the smooth delivery of classes. Support teachers with issues relating to class management, follow up with students on issues related to learning, behavior, attendance, retention or other area of concern.
Participate in registration and orientation
Attends and participates in regular staff development sessions and staff meetings
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

BA and at least 4 or more years of experience in a similar role
CELTA certification strongly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of ESOL technology instruction
Extensive experience working with an immigrant community
Proficiency in English and Spanish
COVID Vaccination Required

Interested candidates can send their resumes to [email protected]

Adult Education Counselor P/T

12/30/2021

Adult Education Counselor (P/T)
Inwood Community Services, Inc. seeks an Adult Education Counselor to support ESOL and EL/Civics students. The schedule is 12 hours/week, Monday-Thursday, 6PM-9PM, with some flexibility. Services occur remotely but may in the future revert to in-person, depending on health and safety conditions and prioritizing staff and student safety.
We seek:

Dedicated educators with good interpersonal skills committed to empowering adult immigrant students
Spanish/English bilingual applicants with 3-plus years’ experience in adult education or literacy
Applicants able to form referral networks with education, training, employment, and social services

Responsibilities:

Assess and develop Individual Service Plans for incoming students

Follow up to evaluate student placement, progress and attendance in class
Assist students in overcoming barriers to attendance or retention
Assist students with education, training, job and personal goals; develop and maintain networks appropriate for referrals for services needed
Maintain records of all counseling interactions
Assist in the smooth delivery of classes. Counselors may deliver workshops on appropriate topics, support teachers with issues relating to class management, follow up with students on issues related to learning, behavior, attendance, retention or other area of concern.
Participate in registration, orientation, pre- and post-testing

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree plus three years’ experience in adult literacy
Fluency in Spanish and English
Familiarity with the local area of Inwood and surroundings is a plus
Certification in Best Plus Administration or willing to become certified
COVID vaccination is required with very rare exceptions based on religious or medical exemption

Compensation: based on experience.
ICS is a community-based not-for-profit in Northern Manhattan with a 32-year Adult Literacy program and a long-tenured staff. We seek staff from the local area as well as those outside the neighborhood committed to the field of adult literacy.
Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Adult Literacy Counselor P/T Filled

12/30/2021

Adult Literacy Zone Counselor P/T

1/29/2020

As the first settlement house in the nation and for over 130 years, University Settlement has been empowering New York residents by building on their strengths through comprehensive, quality services that meet the current needs of the community; innovation that anticipates future needs; and advocacy to improve the community as a whole.

The Adult Literacy Program provides ESOL and Technology classes to immigrant adults in New York City. As the Adult Literacy Zone Counselor, you will support learners by providing counseling, case management and connecting them to different partner agencies so they will be successful in their career and educational goals.

You will:

Assess needs and develop students’ individual education plans
Work with colleagues to ensure that students meet program requirements
Help students prepare and polish resumes
Assist students in developing workplace “soft skills”
Promote learning in the home and so students become more involved in their children’s education
Communicate with students and members of the community to help understand our program
Enter data into database and assist in data collection and analysis
Maintain attendance and performance records for students and track their progress
Attend training, conferences, and professional development
Network with Literacy Zone collaborators to ensure that Literacy Zone objectives are met

For more information and how to apply click here

Evening Counselor P/T

8/23/2018

Evening Counselor- The Adult Learning Center at NYC College of Technology
Location: Off-site location in Borough Park, Brooklyn.
Times: Two evenings a week; 6-9pm.
Salary: $32-35/hour

The Adult Learning Center at NYC College of Technology, CUNY is seeking a creative part-time evening counselor to work at our offsite location in Borough Park, Brooklyn. The counselor will work two evenings a week, from 6-9 PM, with the possibility of additional hours at the college or other satellite locations.

Responsibilities include:

Provide academic, personal, and vocational support and advisement to students
Develop and maintain a comprehensive referral list
Maintain and update detailed records of counseling sessions
Assist in the planning and delivery of student workshops and information sessions
Provide support with registration, testing, and orientation of new students
Work closely with instructors and administrative staff to meet program objectives

Requirements:

BA in counseling or related field, MA preferred
At least two years providing counseling / case management to adult immigrants, preferably in grant-funded literacy programs
Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred. Knowledge of Bengali, Polish, Arabic or Chinese a plus.
Experience working with diverse groups of adult immigrants
Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills
Well-organized and discreet in dealing with student issues
Ability to manage multiple tasks
BEST Plus certified or available for training

Salary range $32-35 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Please send letter and resume to Leah Clay-Youman,

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