Counselor Ii, Learning To Work Brooklyn Bridge Academy High School – CAMBA – Brooklyn, NY

The Learning to Work (LTW) for Transfer Schools Program will provide services to 150-225 students, ages 15-21 who are over-aged for grade, under-credited, and have spent at least one year in another high school to earn a high school diploma and gain valuable vocational and life skills supports. Using the Primary Person Model, each student will have a Career Advocate who will: guide students towards removing barriers toward graduation, engage students in college preparatory activities, provide supportive services, and increase self-direction and self-sufficiency through meaningful career exploration experiences, including subsidized internship placements for 75 students.

The person filling this position is expected, under general supervision, to: (1) provide individual and/or group counseling services to assist individuals and their families to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.; and, (2) counsel clients in dealing with such issues as: behavior, educational progress, family dynamics, mental and physical health, housing, personal finances, substance abuse, mental and/or physical trauma​.

The minimum qualification for this position is Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) degree required, as per funder’s request.

Other requirements:

Must obtain Dept. of Education fingerprint clearance.

Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Ability to adapt to the culture and environment of a public school.​

How to apply

Please write “COUNSELOR II, LEARNING TO WORK BROOKLYN BRIDGE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL” in subject of e-mail.

Please send resume and cover letter in MS word attachment to:

submitresumes@CAMBA.org

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