Youth Advocate jobs at The Child Center of NY - 51 jobs

. Must be available to work May - End of August. The Youth Advocate works directly with participants, overseeing content specific to after school and or summer programming including workshops on job readiness, financial literacy, civic engagement/advocacy, college/career readiness, self-esteem building, life skills and more. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with site leadership in the planning, development and execution of quality, project-based youth development activities. • Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with participants, families & school faculty • Coordinate events & functions in specialty area such as: showcases, exhibits, productions, culminating events, etc. • Engage participants in specialty area activities. Provide support through encouragement and delivering resources. • Prepare related paperwork, materials and implementation supplies. Timely submission of all program and certification related documents. Hours are flexible and can vary. Approx. 20 hrs./week

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. Essential Functions: One-on-one counseling support to help students develop appropriate behaviors, acquire greater self-confidence, and achieve improved classroom functioning. Attendance Outreach - phone calls, home visits and other effective strategies of improving students' attendance. Efficiently document all forms of outreach including home visits, phone calls and counseling sessions with students on caseload, keep up-to-date contact information for students and their families. Maintain regularly scheduled sessions with students to keep abreast of important individual, family, and community events and issues that may impact the student's well-being. Maintain good communication and work collaboratively with all program/school staff. Advocate for students' rights and well-being. Develop incentive programs to motivate, encourage and improve their attendance and grades. Facilitate workshops based on student needs. Provide support to SBMH staff and related duties as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: Possess a AA/AS/BA/BS degree in a human services field. Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting. Experience with Youth Development principles. Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to write and communicate effectively. Willingness to attend youth development trainings. Possess basic computer software skills. Bi-lingual, Spanish a must Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree.

The Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility. _____________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: Responsible for help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living, including social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults, and emotional growth and satisfaction Mediate verbal disputes, as well as model for the adolescents how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way May serve as therapists or co-therapists in group or other special treatment situations Other related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Prior experience working with adolescents Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a mental health field Prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. ______________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc. Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services. Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations. Assess the client's home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics. Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth's progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives. Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly. Demonstrating as a perfect role model. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency. Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree.

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. Essential Functions: Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc. Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services. Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations. Assess the client's home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics. Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth's progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives. Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly. Demonstrating as a perfect role model. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency. Bilingual Mandarin, preferred Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Job Category: PT - Regular Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Between 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, between 2:15 - 5:00 pm

Youth Advocate Job Title: Youth Advocate Division: Youth Development Reports to: Program Coordinator, School Based Clinical Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt ______________________________________________________________________ Summary The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. ______________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc. Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services. Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations. Assess the client's home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics. Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth's progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives. Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly. Demonstrating as a perfect role model. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalency. Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Job Behavioral Expectations: Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures. Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards. 15 Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned. Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors. Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times. Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long period of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment : Work may be performed in the field or an office environment with normal heating and cooling. This in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. VII. EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE: I have read the above job description and fully understand my position responsibilities and that I am expected to adhere to all agency policies while employed. Print name: Signature: Date: 16

Job Title: Youth Advocate Division: Youth Development Reports to: Program Coordinator, School Based Clinical Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt ______________________________________________________________________ Summary The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. ______________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: · Arrange seminars and counseling sessions for youth groups, communities, and their families to handle issues relating to physical abuse, social adjustment, unemployment, intellectual disability, medical care, impoverishment, etc. · Liaise between adolescents, children, and youth and protective services, psychologists, child care clinics, and other services. · Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations. · Assess the client's home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics. · Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth's progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives. · Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly. · Demonstrating as a perfect role model. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: · None Minimum Qualifications: · High School diploma or equivalency. · Bilingual in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, may be required depending on client needs. · Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. · Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. Qualifications Preferred: · Bachelor's degree. Job Behavioral Expectations: · Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures. · Safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity standards. · Maintain an understanding of the principles, methods and processes needed to perform the job. Attends staff meetings, seminars and in-service training as assigned. · Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or date established with accuracy, neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors. · Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all times. Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long period of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: · Work may be performed in the field or an office environment with normal heating and cooling. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor

Founded in 1953 as a children's counseling center in Queens, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With nearly 70 locations in NYC's toughest, most under-served communities, our 1,000 results-oriented professionals are making a difference for more than 30,000 children and their families. Are you looking for an opportunity to mentor and coach kids to reach their full potential? Position Summary The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. The Youth Advocate is responsible for outreach and student retention within the program. Through rigorous outreach methods and student retention techniques, the SES will boost student school attendance for their caseload. All interactions and efforts will be digitally documented. Incentive systems to increase student attendance and engagement at school will be created and implemented as necessary. Essential Functions: Arrange and facilitate workshops and small group sessions for youth, families, school and/or community members addressing social emotional development; navigating academic institutions; education and career planning; accessing social services; and more. Liaise between youth, families, schools, agencies, and other community partners to best support and advocate for youth. Engage youth individually to build trusting relationships; develop skills; and set goals. Identify behavioral, academic, health, and other barriers to youth success and help connect them to needed resources. Identify behavioral or mental issues and determine remedial measures through psychiatric and medical examinations. Assess the client's home environments, conditions, and personal characteristics. Participate in mentoring activities, and assess the youth's progress towards the fulfillment of decreed goals and objectives. Be aware of popular culture and trend to review and guide the youth properly. Demonstrating as a perfect role model. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the group activities and carries out responsibilities in accordance with the federal, state, locals' requirements as well as agency policies and applicable laws. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED required. College students encouraged to apply. 2 years' experience working with children and/or youth in your specialization. Exemplary supervisory skills at elementary level (middle school or high school aged youth) and aptitude for motivating people. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task. The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V

The Youth Advocate is responsible for the ongoing care and supervision of the residents in all phases of their lives in the facility. _____________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: Responsible for help the adolescents learn and master the basic activities of daily living, including social interaction, educational and vocational advancement, developing interpersonal relationships with peers and adults, and emotional growth and satisfaction Mediate verbal disputes, as well as model for the adolescents how to behave with each other in a respectful, socially acceptable way May serve as therapists or co-therapists in group or other special treatment situations Other related duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Prior experience working with adolescents Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a mental health field Prior experience working with emotionally disturbed adolescents

The Youth Advocate is responsible for developing and facilitating in the social and personal development of adolescents and teenagers. A Youth Advocate is a guide to youth and gives direction in their academic, vocational, and personal lives. ______________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: One-on-one counseling support to help students develop appropriate behaviors, acquire greater self-confidence, and achieve improved classroom functioning. Attendance Outreach - phone calls, home visits and other effective strategies of improving students' attendance. Efficiently document all forms of outreach including home visits, phone calls and counseling sessions with students on caseload, keep up-to-date contact information for students and their families. Maintain regularly scheduled sessions with students to keep abreast of important individual, family, and community events and issues that may impact the student's well-being. Maintain good communication and work collaboratively with all program/school staff. Advocate for students' rights and well-being. Develop incentive programs to motivate, encourage and improve their attendance and grades. Facilitate workshops, groups based on student needs. Create lesson plan and teach Advisory Classes on Social Emotional Topics Provide support to SBMH staff and related duties as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications: Possess a BA/BS degree in a human services field. Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a school setting. Experience with Youth Development principles. Ability to work with adolescents individually and in groups. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to write and communicate effectively. Willingness to attend youth development trainings. Possess basic computer software skills. Comfort in leading classes and providing workshops Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize, adhere to timelines and multi-task.

The Youth Peer Support (YPS) provides an array of both formal and informal services and supports to youth who are experiencing social, medical, emotional, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, and/or community. Essential Functions: Helps youth with developing the skills needed in order to independently navigate the various service systems. Aids youth with goal setting and building community living skills. Provides youth with the skills needed in order to cope with and manage their psychiatric symptoms, traumatic experiences, issues related to their substance use disorders, and any other life experiences that they may be enduring. Provide mutual support, hope, reassurance, and advocacy that includes the sharing of one's own “personal recovery/resiliency story” as the Youth Peer Advocating (YPA) deems appropriate as beneficial to both the youth and themselves. Help youth to engage, bridge, and transition support from youth to adulthood, understanding why they should be active participant in the development of their care and treatment. Develop, link, and facilitate the use of formal and informal services, including connection to peer support groups within the community. Serve as an advocate, mentor, and/or facilitator for the resolution of concerns and/or issues. Assists youth with developing the skills needed in order to advocate for services and benefits. Connect youth to community resources and services. Ensure that youth understand their treatment plan, as well as help to ensure that plan is person and family-centered. Documents all services provided both timely and accurately. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma, high school equivalency preferred or a State Education Commencement Credential. Demonstrate ‘lived experience' with a disability, mental illness, juvenile justice, special education, substance use disorder, and/or foster care to assist in supporting youth in their resiliency/recovery and wellness. Ability to work among diverse social, cultural, and economic groups. Complete Level One (online component) and Level Two (online and in-person) training of the Youth Peer Support Advisory Council recommended and State approved training for YPA's followed by a minimum of three consultation calls. Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have some knowledge and using Electronic Health Records (EHR). Good time management skills. Bilingual (highly preferred) in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, as depending upon the needs of the client and their family.

The Youth Peer Advocate, in this role, will be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides an evidence-based treatment model. The Youth Peer Advocate will provide support and assistance to program participants, family members, and all other team members. The Youth Peer Advocate will walk alongside clients on their recovery journeys, serving as an ally, a mentor, and an advocate for teens and young adults as they contend with difficulties and uncertainties related to early-onset psychosis. ______________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: · Utilize selective self-disclosure about their lived experience with mental health challenges, substance use, and/or other aspects of their lives · Maintain a “client-focused” perspective including a primary focus on a problems participants face · Share his/her own path to recovery to foster a sense of trust and mutuality with the client with the goal of empowering the client to feel less isolated and provide opportunities for future goal attainment · Participate in activities related to community awareness of recovery and stigma reduction · Participate in outreach and recruitment activities with community providers · Promote person-centered, recovery-focused, strength-based service delivery · Assist in engagement and retention recovery-oriented activities within the team · Provide social support to clients and their families in support of client's return to school/work · Assist clients in understanding their symptoms of psychosis, develop and practice skills to promote recovery · Assisting participants and their families during transition enrollment/discharge · Complete progress notes in the electronic health record Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications Required · State certification as a Peer Specialist or Provisional Certification as a Peer Specialist with the understanding that they become certified within 1 year of employment · At least two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs · Personal experience with mental health treatment and/or psychosis

Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Advocate DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Services REPORTS TO: Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Family Services Coordinator SALARY RANGE: $41,611 - $43,232 (annually); benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, 401K plan, 24 vacation days per year and personal and sick time-off. DATE: July 2025 SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, or 9am - 5pm. Schedule may vary due to program needs. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for carrying out the Parent, Family, & Community Engagement (PFCE) components of the program in connection with partner's School Readiness Goals (SRG), & areas of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment & Attendance (ERSEA) to ensure high quality service delivery in accordance with local, state, & federal regulations. Required to spend 80% field work and 20% planning/record keeping/training. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS: AA degree in social work, human services, family services, counseling or related field, or Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, human services, family services, counseling or a related field Experience working with families of children from birth to 36 months. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources & how to access services for children & families. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team & independently in the field. Meet all employee health requirements in Head Start Performance Standards (revised 2016)/Head Start Act 2007. Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish) Preferred. PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply). Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards. Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency's policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment. Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards. If hired, Grand Street requires all potential employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and booster. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with partner staff & GSS manager/leadership team to provide ongoing comprehensive services to enrolled children & families in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards/Head Start Act 2007 Implement Trauma Informed services and integrate practices when working with families. Case Management & support for families - program center based & family child care partners; data entry management & reporting, planning & follow up for delivery of services including appropriate & timely referrals for mental health, crisis intervention, health/nutrition, employment, & education/literacy. Implement the parent engagement curriculum Work closely with families to build trusting relationships; to develop & progress towards meeting goals; motivate & inspire families to participate & be involved in their child's education; & demonstrate the ability to measure individual & overall impact. Participate in home visits for all assigned children & families as needed. Develop & maintain working relationships with community agencies & act as a liaison to support families in alignment with FPA, PFCE, & SRG. Support Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, & Attendance (ERSEA) efforts of partners for eligible participants to ensure full enrollment of EHS-CC Partnership slots and help with recruitment of families. Assist in the planning & facilitation of parent involvement activities & events. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar and apply online through our career center. ********************************************************************** Id=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US No phone calls, please. Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

The Peer Advocate is responsible for providing support to clients to reduce barriers to treatment, connecting clients to treatment, and keeping clients engaged in addiction treatment services. Key Responsibilities: Engage and motivate clients to stay engaged in addiction treatment Maintain contact after clients leave treament to ensure their ongoing success, provide re-engagement support, and collect follow up data Assist in developing client centered recovery action plans Conduct outreach to increase program referrals Facilitate peer support groups Complete progress notes in electronic health record Work with clients who need assistance in areas such as housing, public assistance, Medicaid, schools, and the juvenile justice system Represents the agency at various councils, committees, and with other agencies according to program needs Perform other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) Familiarity with trauma-informed care Excellent time management and phone and face-to-face engagement skills Computer proficiency Fluent in Spanish or Mandarin

Job Title: Parent Leader Division: Youth Development Reports to: Family Community Engagement Specialist, Director, Principal Effective Date : 3/08/2022 FLSA : Non-Exempt _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary: Parent Leaders are defined as one who is able to provide support to parents, students, teachers, and constituents in their community. Parent leadership occurs when parents gain knowledge and skills to take on leadership roles and represent the parent voice. They collaborate, coordinate, organize, lead and assist with various activities within the school community. Parent Leaders also collaborate with the PTA to promote Literacy based initiatives, they are key leaders in promoting the development and sustainability of the school's literacy program. They collaborate with school leadership to uphold the values and vision of the school to advance student outcomes for all students. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Essential Functions: Provide support with the school day arrivals and Dismissals Oversee the late student arrival process and provide support Make out reach calls for students who are absent or late Assist with outreach calls to parent Create fliers, handout, documents on an as needed basis Support staff with supervision during student's lunch periods Supervise and monitor children as a backup to staff Report and document any misconduct, accidents, incidents and/ or facility issues to program administrators as per school policy Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team Plan parent event and activities Suggest necessary materials and Maintains supplies. Assists in data collection and upkeep of participant's documents as directed. Attend all PTA, SLT, and other plan parent meetings or events Performs other related duties as assigned. Maintain Positive interactions with staff, students and general parent population

Title: Counselor Reports to: Program Director Department: Programs Classification: Part - Time 2PM - 6PM About the Organization Children of Promise, NYC's (CPNYC) reimagines a just society that values the purpose of every child impacted by mass incarceration and removes barriers to create opportunities for children to thrive and achieve their full potential. CPNYC's mission is to support and advocate for the children of incarcerated parents while speaking out against root causes that affect the communities we serve, including systemic racism, poverty. and bias in our nation's criminal justice system. CPNYC has successfully developed an innovative model, the only one of its kind in New York City, which co-locates a licensed mental health clinic and children's centers in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx. CPNYC provides an array of youth development programming and services tailored to each child's individual strengths and challenges and fosters a unique uplifting environment to foster hope and resilience. Position Overview: CPNYC is seeking to hire Part-Time After School Counselors / Group Leaders for our Bronx location. Must work Monday - Friday 2PM - 6PM Essential Job Functions Provide overall supervision to our scholars during the after-school hours Carry out the daily schedule with activities that include arts and crafts, homework help, reading, sports & fitness, etc. Implement the CPNYC curriculum, helping school age children improve literacy competencies, values, and physical fitness in an activity-based environment Assist with planning and creating innovative age-appropriate activities Develop lesson plans to conduct them daily; read, tell stories, lead songs and games Help maintain enrollment and daily attendance records Assist children with homework and guide students in their academic growth To conduct field trips or attend events, individuals will use public transportation or traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs and exposed to outside weather conditions An employee is expected to stand 50% of during the shift Ability to work with youth and the general public. Other duties as assigned Qualifications At least one year of child care experience in an after school setting Bilingual in Spanish is preferred Minimum of an Associate's degree or college credits, with relevant experience Bachelor's degree preferred; areas of study; General Education (K-8), Special Education, Social Work, Teaching, Professional Child Care, Psychology, or related fields Energetic and enthusiastic in working with youth

The Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP) is designed to prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early symptom identification and intervention and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for whom behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed. Essential Functions: • Work with children, adolescents and their families in their home and community environments. • Complete comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments. • Develop a congruent treatment plan with actively including the child and family as to ensure medical necessity. • Provide counseling services by way of psychotherapy, including therapeutic communication and interaction for the purpose of alleviating symptoms or functional limitations. • Provide both in-person and telephone crisis intervention activities to any child that experiences psychiatric, behavioral, or situational distress. • Documents all services provided both timely and accurately. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Minimum Qualifications • Licensed Psychanalyst; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Licensed Mental Health Counselor; and/or Licensed Master Social Worker may serve in this role under the supervision or direction of a LCSW, a licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist. • Successful completion of the Mandated Reporter training. • Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups. • Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and have some knowledge and using Electronic Health Records (EHR). • Excellent time management skills. • Bilingual (highly preferred) in one or more of the following: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali and others, as depending upon the needs of the client and their family. IN PERSON HOME VISITS REQUIRED.

The Family & Community Engagement Specialist will play a valuable role at The Child Center of NY Community School @ PS 197Q in Far Rockaway, Queens. This primary worker leads our community school's primary strategies for family engagement, parent/school connectedness and he/she will serve as an advocacy resource for our parents and their families. The Family Engagement Worker is responsible for making the school a welcoming and supportive environment for families through the creation of resources, workshops, classes and opportunities for advocacy. The Family Engagement worker is supervised by the Community School Director. In many ways the Family Engagement Worker's role is essential to successful outcomes that are related to family involvement, advocacy and wrap around family-based services. Our Family Engagement Worker will deliver quality programming which is essential to optimal functioning of our family-based services offered in our Community School environment. Essential Functions: Responsible for developing and enhancing parental involvement in the Community School with dedicated activities in family room, classes, events, etc. Foster relationships with parents and other members of the school community such as the PTA, Principal and community-based collaborations through formal and informal contacts. Establish linkages with neighborhood-based organizations for the purpose of information gathering, referral and advocacy for families. Develop parent resource center to provide information and referral services for families. Maintain attendance records for all parent activities and classes. Submit attendance and applications for all adult classes in a timely fashion. Keep accurate documentation of parents who solicit assistance and wrap around services. Keep parents informed of all services, trainings, and program opportunities available throughout the community. Attend agency-sponsored events or training relevant to the role of Family Engagement Worker. Meet monthly with parent coordinators from other sites to discuss program goals and procedures, share community resources and plan activities. Inform Community School Director of all planned activities. Plan ongoing workshops, trainings and seminars for parents. Plan monthly meetings with parents to discuss topics of interest to parents. Additional duties as deemed necessary by the Community School Director. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is preferred or current Bachelor's student majoring in student counseling, social services, education, or related field; experience working with parents in an educational and community-based setting; at least 1 year of related experience in youth services, education, public administration or social work. Must be bilingual. Outstanding communication skills (including internet); collegial personality; Strong group facilitation skills. Knowledge of youth development. Ability to work well as a member of a team. Experience in hosting parent workshops, trainings and planning community-based events. Strong ability to create, maintain and to develop effective communication and promotion strategies. Ability to engage parents and to organize and plan parent based services, workshops and events. Ability to interface with school administrators, partners, managers, parents, and all stakeholders effectively. Effective organizational skills and attendance record keeping systems. Time management skills and ability to meet short deadlines. Word processing skills and experience working with Excel. Must be able to work 20 hours per week including some day and evening hours. Some Saturdays required. Job Category: Part - Time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday between 4:00 - 7:00 pm Some Saturdays

The Family Engagement Worker will play a valuable role at The Child Center of NY Community School @ PS 197Q in Far Rockaway, Queens. This primary worker leads our community school's primary strategies for family engagement, parent/school connectedness and he/she will serve as an advocacy resource for our parents and their families. The Family Engagement Worker is responsible for making the school a welcoming and supportive environment for families through the creation of resources, workshops, classes and opportunities for advocacy. The Family Engagement worker is supervised by the Community School Director. In many ways the Family Engagement Worker's role is essential to successful outcomes that are related to family involvement, advocacy and wrap around family based services. Our Family Engagement Worker will deliver quality programming which is essential to optimal functioning of our family based services offered in our Community School environment. Essential Functions: Responsible for developing and enhancing parental involvement in the Community School with dedicated activities in family room, classes, events, etc. Foster relationships with parents and other members of the school community such as the PTA, Principal and community based collaborations through formal and informal contacts. Establish linkages with neighborhood-based organizations for the purpose of information gathering, referral and advocacy for families. Develop parent resource center to provide information and referral services for families. Maintain attendance records for all parent activities and classes. Submit attendance and applications for all adult classes in a timely fashion. Keep accurate documentation of parents who solicit assistance and wrap around services. Keep parents informed of all services, trainings, and program opportunities available throughout the community. Attend agency-sponsored events or training relevant to the role of Family Engagement Worker. Meet monthly with parent coordinators from other sites to discuss program goals and procedures, share community resources and plan activities. Inform Community School Director of all planned activities. Plan ongoing workshops, trainings and seminars for parents. Plan monthly meetings with parents to discuss topics of interest to parents. Additional duties as deemed necessary by the Community School Director. Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Possibility of supervising Social Work/MHC intern Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree is preferred or current Bachelor's student majoring in student counseling, social services, education, or related field; experience working with parents in an educational and community based setting; at least 1 year of related experience in youth services, education, public administration or social work. Must be bilingual. Outstanding communication skills (including internet); collegial personality; Strong group facilitation skills. Knowledge of youth development. Ability to work well as a member of a team. Experience in hosting parent workshops, trainings and planning community-based events. Strong ability to create, maintain and to develop effective communication and promotion strategies. Ability to engage parents and to organize and plan parent based services, workshops and events. Ability to interface with school administrators, partners, managers, parents, and all stakeholders effectively. Effective organizational skills and attendance record keeping systems. Time management skills and ability to meet short deadlines. Word processing skills and experience working with Excel. Must be able to work 20 hours per week including some day and evening hours. Some Saturdays required. Job Category: Full-Time