Personal and Success Counselor

About the Role

Assist the Rock Valley College community in the development and implementation of a student counseling center that provides programming responsive to student needs, enhances student development, and supports the Illinois Mental Health Early Action Act.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in the development of educational goals and the implementation of plans to meet those goals
• Assist in the student academic advisement process
• Provide personal/social counseling and referral services to students through appropriate delivery systems
• Provide wellness programming, and drug, alcohol, and violence prevention education to the RVC campus community
• Work with Dean of Students office to reduce negative health and safety consequences as a result of alcohol, drug, and violence
• Be available to faculty, staff and students for consultation, walk-ins, and psycho-education counseling regarding student mental health issues
• Assist students dealing with crisis situations and make appropriate referrals when needed
• Actively participate on the Behavior Intervention Team
• Provide direct support, programming, and guidance to the College's effort to support students on Academic Alert, Academic Probation and Standards of Academic Progress Financial Aid Appeal
• Compile and distribute current academic and social information pertinent to the growth and development of college students
• Stay apprised of current legal and ethics issues in counseling and higher education
• Using tact and courtesy, establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work
• Work closely with the Rock Valley College Foundation and Executive Director of Grants to explore grant opportunities and identify students in need

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution is required
• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Counseling, Educational Counseling or Counseling Psychology is preferred
• Licensure related to counseling or social work (LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC) is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in crisis response or crisis counseling is necessary
• Experience in counseling within a college or university counseling center setting is preferred
• Experience in community college education is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse students, faculty and staff is necessary
• Bi-lingual proficiency (Spanish) is highly desirable
• Basic computer skills in word processing, data base management, and Internet usage also required

Pay

$60,000-$64,342 annual

Schedule

General hours Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm – May require occasional Saturday or evening hours