Advocate Counselor – Learning to Work

Job overview

The Advocate Counselor – Learning to Work role is onsite at multiple Brooklyn locations in New York, NY; compensation is $47,740 annually. The role supports CAMBA’s Learning to Work program for transfer-school students ages 15–21 who are over-aged for grade or under-credited. The counselor helps students address barriers to graduation, explore careers, and build self-direction and self-sufficiency. Through assessments, referrals, counseling, and follow-up, the role supports students’ educational progress and access to vocational and life-skills opportunities.

What you'll do

• Conduct student and family intake and assessments
• maintain student files and confidentiality
• connect students with community resources and referrals
• track attendance and contact absent students
• counsel students and support self-advocacy
• follow up with graduates
• recruit students
• maintain case notes and reports
• facilitate workshops when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

advocate counselor

learning to work

brooklyn ny

camba

youth services

student advocacy

career exploration

transfer schools

education support

$47,740/year

full-time

35 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid vacation, personal and sick time, and paid holidays.

Why this role

The program serves 150–200 students and includes subsidized internship placements for 75 students; the role may facilitate workshops and assist with applications and eligibility screening.

About the employer

CAMBA is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.