Bridge Coach

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Bridge Coach

Flushing International High School

High School and College Success, Part-Time

STATEMENT OF THE AGENCY

Commonpoint is a non-profit, multi-service agency with flagship sites in Little Neck, Bayside, Forest Hills, East Elmhurst, and Jamaica, with 80 additional sites throughout the community that provide a diverse array of programs and services to over 85,000 individuals. The mission is to sustain and enhance the quality of family and individual life for all members of our community, regardless of religion, ethnic or cultural background, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual preference, age, or disability, within a pervasive and inclusive environment that facilitates individual growth, meets individual needs and builds community. We accomplish this mission through various social, educational, and recreational services that reach community members of all ages and backgrounds.

STATEMENT OF THE POSITION

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Bridge Coach will report directly to the Director, College Access. The office will be based out of Flushing International High School.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• A current college student
• Prior experience working as a Youth Leader within the Student Success Center Model
• Completed all mandatory CARA Training

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitating workshops for seniors throughout the year

2. Assisting students with paperwork and tasks involved in applying for college and career opportunities, including search, application, and enrollment process;

3. Support students through the financial aid application and verification process;

4. Tracking student progress through application and matriculation steps;

5. Helping plan and lead school-wide events and trips related to the college process;

6. Attending weekly meetings with a college counselor to review all graduating seniors’ status in the college process and issues to be aware of.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff

• Promote and implement the core values of the agency.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint.
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Salary: $17/hour, max 10 hours per week

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Elizabeth Kugelman at ekugelman@commonpoint.org.

Please indicate Bridge Coach, Flushing International High School in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates

will be contacted.