NYC-SRD- Student Advocate
Student Advocates
Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc (HCZ) is a multi-site, multi-program community organization that provides a unique and comprehensive interlocking network of education, social and health services, and recreation to more than 24,000 children and adults in Central Harlem.The majority of the children HCZ works with go to public schools and attend its engaging after-school programs.Whether in its Promise Academy charter schools or public schools, HCZ’s high standards and expectations are the same for all of its children—ensuring that all of them are on track to attend college and successfully graduate with degrees.HCZ’s overarching goal is to create a "tipping point" in the neighborhood so that children are surrounded by an enriching environment of college-oriented peers and supportive adults.Nationally and internationally recognized for its early and progressive intervention programs, HCZ has been lauded by The New York Times as “one of the most ambitious social-policy experiments of our time.”
We are seeking part-time Student Advocates to monitor the progress of each student assigned to their caseload through regular contact and collaboration with the student, his/her parents, school staff, and all other stakeholders.The Student Advocate will develop individualized action plans to help students achieve academic, social and personal success.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote academic, social, and personal success for 25-30 students
- Schedule school visits, meet with guidance counselors and teachers to discuss student academic progress
- Distribute and review bi-weekly progress reports
- Schedule weekly advisement/counseling sessions with students
- Develop curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars
- Maintain student files and draft case notes to document student progress
- Maintain and develop parent involvement for all students
- Support Harlem Children's Zone agency-wide programs and events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements
- A commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ
- Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year experience working in youth development
- Must have knowledge of the New York City school system
- Ability to effectively engage students
- Patient, motivated, well organized,with exceptional communication skills
- Dedicated to providing positive outcomes for children and families residing in Harlem
To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. No telephone inquiries or recruiters please.Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.HCZ is an EOE
NOTE: Candidates are eligible to interview for this position at Skidmore Recruitment Day in New York City on Friday February 28, 2020. This listing is for members of the Class of 2020.