Counselor/Indiana (Regular Part-Time)

About the role

This position manages a caseload of high-risk students by providing counseling support to assist them in meeting educational and life goals. It includes counseling and/or proactive and developmental advising services.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned ongoing responsibilities in the student services functional area on a timely basis.
• Provide crisis intervention and short-term solution-based counseling for students.
• Provide referrals to appropriate human service and community agencies.
• Deliver educational programming and workshops for students on topics related to counseling and academic success.
• Develop individualized success plans and coordinate support services to aid student retention.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices applicable to student services.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Establish and maintain open communication with students and faculty.
• Develop a working knowledge of the various academic programs offered by the college.
• Utilize professional skills in counseling students individually or in groups, particularly those academically at risk, economically disadvantaged, or identified as high risk of not completing their program.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of program participants and high-risk caseload.
• Complete special projects designed to meet the needs of students and the student services area.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff in matters concerning student growth and development.
• Establish and maintain open communication with faculty, administration, and departmental staff.
• Function as an active member of the student services team and contribute creative professional input to student development programs.
• Serve as a liaison between program participants, staff, and outside social service agencies.
• Compile data, maintain student program records, and complete required reports.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, work groups/teams, and professional organizations.
• Enhance professional knowledge by staying current with emerging practices, trends, and new technologies.
• Maintain up-to-date professional credentials and best practices through certifications, seminars, and training programs.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counselor Education, School Counseling, Professional Counseling, or a related counseling field required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of the counseling process and related activities.
• Expertise and working knowledge of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field of specialization.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues consistently, confidentially, and professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills, including prioritizing multiple work assignments and managing tasks in a dynamic environment with attention to detail.
• Meticulous recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to independently make decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.

Clearances Required

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record

Preferred Qualifications

• Related work experience in higher education preferred.
• Prior work experience must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movements
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
• Occasional bending

Audible Demands: Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation.

Visual Demands: Use of a computer and internet/internet-based systems; reading and preparing documents, reports, and presentations.

Environmental Conditions: Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noise, and temperature control.

Hazards: Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Pay

$29.38/hour

Schedule

• Monday: Part-time daylight and evening schedule (days/shifts to be established)
• Tuesday: Part-time daylight and evening schedule (days/shifts to be established)
• Wednesday: Part-time daylight and evening schedule (days/shifts to be established)
• Thursday: Part-time daylight and evening schedule (days/shifts to be established)
• Friday: Part-time daylight schedule (days/shifts to be established)