Good Shepherd Services

Counselor

• The College Transition and Success Counselor works with students from GSS programs who are both transitioning to and attending designated two and four year CUNY colleges;
• collaborates with college personnel and GSS program staff to assure a smooth transition to college;
• mobilizes the supports to sustain college success;
• participates in strategizing and research to document best practices and successful structures/resources/collaboration and interventions;
• provides outreach to students and staff at referring sites to recruit appropriate candidates.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with CUNY counselors and staff of key college departments to support and track students.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with college candidates counselors at GSS community schools, Student Success Centers, YABCs and other day school programs to identify the cohort of students to undertake the application process and transition to college.
• Provide individual support and advocacy to students in the cohort.
• Develop and implement workshops on transitioning to college.
• Arrange site visits to colleges to orient students to place, space and college departments and contacts.
• Review and monitor students financial arrangements and financial aid to assure maximum aid is obtained and managed and student can budget appropriately.
• Develop academic monitoring and early warning system to address risks to retention.
• Arrange study groups/tutoring for students as needed.
• Assist in arranging activities and celebrations to advance cohort cohesion and peer support.
• Maintain and provide demographic and case notes for data keeping and research.
• Maintain all required statistical and narrative documentation.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings including partnership meetings/conferences/presentations and professional development.

College Transition and Success Counselor, Bronx Lifelink

Program Manager

• Manages and develops the Bronx Lifelink Program which assists students with college preparation and support, job readiness and career exploration.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders from Good Shepherd Services high school programs, CUNY colleges, vocational training programs and other youth serving institutions.
• Develops and manages educational and vocational support services and curriculum for all Lifelink students throughout the year.
• Supervise and develop Bronx Lifelink staff including full time College Access and Success Counselor(s), Internship & Career Coordinator, and part time peer coaches/tutors.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Bronx Lifelink Program.
• Develop and oversee educational services that prepare students for transitioning into college.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive programs to facilitate and maintain student college retention including outreach, counseling, academic supports, life skills and concrete supports.
• Develop and oversee services that facilitate career exploration, work readiness and financial literacy for program participants.
• Supervise the recruitment and outreach efforts needed to enroll participants in Lifelink program.

College Transition and Success Counselor, Bronx Lifelink

Program Director