Require Youth Advocate with the Liberty Partnerships Program in Cobleskill, NY

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Youth Advocate with the Liberty Partnerships Program
Category: Staff Positions
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Department: Research Foundation
Locations: Cobleskill, NY
Posted: Sep 11, 2023
Closes: Oct 8, 2023 - 11:59 PM EDT
Type: Full-time Temporary
Position ID: 167301

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About SUNY Cobleskill:

The State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is an accredited polytechnic college that is primarily baccalaureate and residential. SUNY Cobleskill is one of few institutions in the United States where an undergraduate student may also choose to earn an associate degree. The College has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students in 59 programs divided into two schools, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Business and Liberal Arts & Sciences. An economic engine for rural New York, SUNY Cobleskill is home to a wide array of extended learning and professional development opportunities.

Modeling experiential education, SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing small classes, excellent facilities, and a hands-on learning environment. Whether students plan to further their education or begin their professional careers, they graduate with the foundation to pursue their goals and to succeed.

Job Description:

On behalf of the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at SUNY Cobleskill is looking to hire a Youth Advocates at the Schoharie Jr/Sr High School in Schoharie, NY (Schoharie County). Employment is not affiliated with the State of New York or the State University of New York. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private, not-for-profit entity that administers research projects for SUNY campuses (http://www.rfsuny.org). The Liberty Partnerships Program at SUNY Cobleskill is a New York State Education Department grant-funded dropout prevention program serving youth in grades 6 through 12, and their families, in 7 school districts within the Schoharie, Delaware, and Otsego counties. This LPP partners with SUNY Cobleskill and the Research Foundation of SUNY to administer this grant. LPP strives to ensure that program participants graduate from high school and enter post-secondary education and/or the workforce as highly competent young adults.

A Youth Advocate delivers services in the areas of academics, social and emotional development, life skills, goal setting, mentoring, leadership, and college and career readiness. A Youth Advocate represents LPP in the school building and larger district, interacting with district personnel, understanding and adhering to district policies, and advocating for LPP youth and families in the district. Delivery of services happens within one-on-one or small groups during the school day in a LPP-designated classroom. Occasional evening or weekend activities may occur. A Youth Advocate engages with parents/guardians, refers youth and families to appropriate services, adheres to NYS mandated reporter policies and SUNY Cobleskill's Child Protection Policies, and maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities include: tutoring, mentoring, assisting with homework and test prep, chaperoning field trips, goal setting, the use of social and emotional assessment tools, keeping accurate records, submitting data in a timely manner, attending staff meetings and professional development, coordinating delivery of services with LPP and district staff, and any other tasks that may be necessary to meet the goals and objectives of this LPP as well as the individual students and families it serves. This position reports directly to the LPP Project Director.

Desired skills and strengths: strong interpersonal skills (active listener, empathetic, dependable, genuine, patient), adaptable, respectful of all, honest, a team player but able to work independently, strong verbal and written skills organized, and detail oriented.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 1+ years of work experience with adolescents

Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of work experience in a middle or high school setting

Additional Information:

Salary: $16.50-$17.30/hr.

Scheduled days of the week: Monday - Friday

Weekly hours: 32 - 35 hours/week

Length of Assignment: September - June (10-month position; renews every September)

Application Instructions:

Research Foundation for SUNY offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Research Foundation for SUNY at SUNY Cobleskill will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, recently separated veteran, or other characteristics as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Priority is given to applications submitted by August 18, 2023. A complete application consists of the following:

A resume outlining education and work experience
A cover letter stating how your education and work experience relates to the job responsibilities outlined above
Three professional references

All applications must be submitted online at https://www.cobleskill.edu/about/offices-services/human-resources/index.aspx under Current Openings.
Expected salary: $16.5 - 17.3 per hour
Location: Cobleskill, NY

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