Advocate Counselor-Part Time

Advocate Counselor – Part Time

The Home for Little Wanderers / Wediko NY seeks a part‑time Advocate Counselor for the High School for Hospitality Management in Manhattan. The position is 24 hours a week (three days a week) for a 10‑month term (September – June). Salary: $22.50–$25.50 per hour.

• Provide individual and group mentoring to students on a weekly basis.
• Provide outreach to students and their families, including phone calls, written correspondence, and home visits.
• Facilitate communication among students, families, and school staff.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Offer crisis support, conflict mediation, and social‑emotional support.
• Complete regular assessments and provide resource referrals in support of school‑based services.
• Ensure student exposure to further education opportunities and build college and career readiness skills.
• Participate in staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Collaborate on a transdisciplinary team with Wediko and school staff to create individualized plans supporting student progress.

• Bachelor’s Degree; social science degrees strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of experience providing direct services in a school‑based or residential program.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; proficiency in English.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner.
• Commitment to working from a strengths‑based perspective.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development, proven use of supervision to improve practice.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

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