Watanabe High School College Careers Advisor

REPORTS TO: College & Careers Administrator

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

Christel House Indianapolis is a thriving and innovative network of urban charter schools in Indianapolis. We consist of two traditional K8 academies a traditional high school an innovation high school and an adult dropout recovery high school (DORS) on three campuses. Our mission is to support students and families to break the cycle of generational poverty. What makes us unique is that Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each students rigorous academic foundation. 100 of our high school seniors are accepted to a 4year university but not all choose to attend a 4year program. It is important to us that ALL students are academically prepared to attend university but have the opportunity to pursue and explore multiple academic and career paths during their time at Christel House. Through our College & Careers program Christel House Indianapolis continues to support our graduates through postsecondary education and job placement so they become selfsufficient contributing members of society. In this role you will provide students and graduates across our K12 Academies with vocational guidance services to ensure they have an opportunity to pursue their passions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Graduate Support

• Coach a caseload of approx 150 high school graduates as they pursue training and careers. Communicate with & mentor graduates on a regular basis to help them achieve their postsecondary and career goals
• Provide support to recent graduates
• Administer the graduate financial support program
• Maintain & track communication with graduates; update database
• Assist in coordination of graduate workshops events and networking opportunities
• Refergraduates to employers or employment services for job placement

InSchool Career Guidance

• Identify professions and postsecondary courses training programs and/or vocational training for students earning a technical honors diploma.
• Mentor current HS students pursuing postsecondary options in the military apprenticeships or employment help them develop and prepare their postsecondary plan prior to graduation.
• Assist with the facilitation of quality college and career guidance for students 912
• Instruct students in career development techniques such as job search and application strategies resume writing and interview skills.
• Evaluate students abilities interests and personality characteristics using tests records interviews or professional sources.
• Develop pathways to success programming for students higher education technical programs apprenticeships certifications and/or entry into the labor market.
• Plan and promote career and employmentrelated programs and events such as career planning presentations work experience programs job fairs and career workshops.

Community Relations

• Establish contacts with community leaders and employers to create partnerships internships and employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• Work with universities and vocational schools to identify and secure support programs for students.
• Compile and study occupational educational and economic information to assist students in determining and carrying out vocational objectives.
• Coordinate with Christel House International for graduate participation in donor events.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Encourage parent involvement obtain information for parents when requested promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Maintain a working knowledge of available resources for students.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Education Counseling or Social Service or related field
• Spanish Bilingual preferred
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Academy and Christel House International

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds