Position: Student Counselor & Family Welcome Center Coordinator

Division: Families, Community Building and Workforce Development

Reports to: Deputy Director, Education Center

Location: Education Center

Status/Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 6 pm

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Program Description:

The Education Center provides adult education & workforce development services to the Brooklyn community. We serve students with GED preparation classes, ESOL classes, vocational training, and workforce development opportunities. In addition, the Education Center operates a Family Welcome Center in which we provide case management & wrap-around services, community arts programming, and regular community workshops & events. Many of our students speak Spanish, Arabic, or Chinese as their first language.

Position Description:

BCS Education Center is hiring a Student Counselor to 1) work with students in our ESOL and GED preparation courses and 2) coordinate programming in our Family Welcome Center.

Accountable For:

• Retention targets
• Collection of vital records
  

Responsibilities:

• Case management and career counseling services for students in GED preparation and ESOL classes.
• Coordinate program calendar with regular community workshops, community events, and recreation programs.
• Intake for students entering GED preparation and ESOL classes.
• Coordinate pre-testing and post-testing of students.
• Work with students in the development of education & employment plans.
• Community outreach.
• Conduct job readiness workshops introducing students to the Job Zone, resume writing, and interview preparation.
• Assist learners with employment, internship, and college applications.
• Collection of vital records.
• Attend professional development training.
• Other duties, as assigned.
  

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Language skills in Spanish, Arabic, and/or Chinese are preferred.
• Two years experience in case management and/or counseling.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be resourceful.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate in the face of stress, feedback, or change.
  

BCS and Turning Point require that all employees entering the workplace be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless an exemption is granted as a medical or religious accommodation.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities