Transition Coach: Longwood

About Us

Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success.  At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference! 

NOTE: As a NYC contracted agency all positions at Good Shepherd Services fall under the NYC vaccine mandate. All employees, volunteers and interns must show proof of vaccination upon hire.

Overview

Title:               Transition Coach

Reports to:    GSS Program Director, Longwood Preparatory Academy

Location:       965 Longwood Ave, The Bronx, NY 10459

Hours:           18 Hours/Week; Monday - Friday

Job Summary: The Transition Coach provides college and career access support for students grades 9-12. 

Major Duties:

• Assist students with the filling out college applications, FAFSA and TAP


• Provide support to school staff with college activities which include visiting college campuses, workshops, event planning


• Provide support and information to help students become career ready


• Distribute and collect attendance sheets for activities.


• Facilitate and create workshops for students, parents and staff.


• Support recent graduates with transitioning into college by assisting with college processes (which include submitting important documentation such as final transcripts, financial aid documents, degree etc.)


• Support collection of student information and data. Help enter data intoYouth Services database.


• Provide coverage of activities and program operations in absence of other staff.


• Attend all staff development training sessions as specified.


• Attend and participate in staff meetings


• Maintain and update filing, inventory, and database systems, either manually or using a computer.


• Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required, must be a current college student


• Alumni of the school preferred


• Experience working in a high school setting and providing college access information required.


• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Additional Information

Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.