Advocate Counselor (Coach), Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Counselor / Coach - Brooklyn Frontiers High School

Location: 112 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Hours: 35 Hours/Week | Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assistant Director, Brooklyn Frontiers

Salary Range: $44,000-$50,000

Position Summary

Our high schools serve students who are over-age, under-credited, and have a history of truancy. The Counselor / Coach provides attendance outreach, individual and group counseling, and supports the implementation of the GSS/DOE partnership school program. This role promotes students' educational and leadership goals and supports the school's mission to prepare students for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, healthy relationships, and active participation in their communities.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students, monitoring attendance, academic progress, and providing regular individual counseling.
• Conduct attendance outreach and family support to help students achieve a 90% attendance rate, including home or work site visits.
• Plan and facilitate advisory group sessions twice weekly.
• Support student recruitment and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
• Provide continuous feedback and resources to students and families to support academic success.
• Monitor credit accumulation and graduation requirements; counsel students accordingly.
• Collaborate with DOE/GSS faculty to support student progress and develop individualized educational plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and social-emotional support.
• Refer students to external resources such as employment services, emergency shelter, daycare, and other social/educational supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation in PowerSchool and other systems; support DOE record accuracy.
• Use data to inform individual and team practices.
• Participate in and co-facilitate student and family orientation sessions.
• Assist students in academic goal-setting from entry to graduation.
• Engage families to support student success and address identified needs.
• Facilitate college and career readiness activities and support post-graduation planning.
• Participate in staff meetings, overnight retreats, and professional development; occasional evening and Saturday hours required.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop student enrichment and leadership activities.
• Provide job readiness support including resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace skills.
• Conduct employment preparation workshops in partnership with the Internship Coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or French/English preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents individually and in groups.
• Ability to use public transportation and navigate stairs.
• Commitment to the school's mission and philosophy.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development, trauma informed perspective.