Advise adult English language learners on education, career, employment, training, and college goals. Conduct individual advising, document student progress in Apricot, support intake and placement, monitor attendance, lead workshops and activities, administer assessments, connect students with social services, and provide follow-up after program completion. Coordinate with teaching and administrative staff while maintaining funder compliance and participating in professional development and staff meetings.
Branch: Education and Training
Position Title: Education and Career Advisor, YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston
Position Title: Education and Career Advisor, YMCA International Learning Center (ILC) Boston
Position Type: Part-time hourly, evening virtual hours required, one day in-person for staff meeting
The Education and Career Advisor is passionate about supporting adult English language learners as they strive for thriving self-sufficiency in the U.S. workforce and culture. This role involves coordinating with administrative and teaching staff to deliver high-quality programming that aids students' progress
Key Responsibilities
Advising (80%):
· Assist students in identifying their personal educational and career goals and in defining measurable steps to achieve these goals.
· Provide individual advising sessions with students, document goals and employment status in ILC database-Apricot.
· Collaborate with other staff in conducting recruitment, intake, placement, and orientation processes.
· Monitor daily evening DESE classes to ensure students meet program attendance requirements, and address any attendance issues with appropriate solutions
· Work collaboratively with fellow advisors to plan and lead classroom activities, workshops, and field trips to facilitate effective goal setting among students.
· Provide information about necessary steps for career paths of interest to students.
· Support students in job searching, seeking training programs, or applying to college.
· Assist with pre-, mid- and post-tests.
· Help students navigate available resources and social service agencies.
· Attend bi-weekly advising meetings to address student concerns and share insights and resources.
· Provide quarterly follow-up of students after leaving program.
· Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Administrative (20%):
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of funder policies and requirements.
· Engage in high-quality professional development in accordance with ILC and funder standards.
· Actively participate in in-person staff meetings, contributing to the continuous improvement of the program.
· Administer BEST Plus 3.0 and 3.0, TABE CLAS-E and other ILC tests as needed.
· Occasionally assist with other responsibilities as needed
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative work style.
- Demonstrate genuine care and commitment to the learning and growth of immigrants.
- Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Benefits
Why work at the Y?
The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:
- Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
- Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
- Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
- Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
- A healthy work/life balance
- Comprehensive benefits including:
- FREE YMCA Membership for you.
- Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
- Discounted or FREE family membership.
- Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
- Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
About
The YMCA of Greater Boston is the largest social services provider in Massachusetts. Through our network of facilities and program sites, the YMCA provides health and wellness programming, child care, summer camp, youth sports, and teen leadership programs, as well as work-force development and community outreach. The YMCA of Greater Boston is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.
YMCA of Greater Boston Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, MA, United States
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