Student Support Specialist II/Coordinator Ready to Work Program

Contract term: 12 months | Standard hours: 37.5 per week | FLSA status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

The KCTCS Ready to Work (RTW) program is a partnership between the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Department for Community Based Services. This position will identify, recruit, and support low-income/at-risk KTAP eligible students who are enrolled or interested in enrolling in postsecondary education and those who are enrolled in adult basic education working toward a GED or improving their basic skills with a goal of attending college. The position serves students in Clinton, Cumberland, McCreary, and Wayne Counties. Weekly travel to service areas will be required to meet with students and community partners. Travel to other counties will be required for job training, professional development, and meetings. College vehicle reservations and travel reimbursement are available when applicable.

The KCTCS Ready to Work program is grant funded through June 30, 2027. KCTCS will be requesting a continuation budget for the Ready to Work Contract.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce policies and procedures consistent with KCTCS, local, state, and federal rules and regulations in accordance with grant requirements to identify and serve Ready to Work students.
• Assist with the determination of campus-based budget needs and collaborate with the college business office on the dispersal of grant funding.
• Develop work experience and work-study placements with local employers.
• Facilitate and maintain communication with case managers and community agencies.
• Supervise and mentor work-study students and act as liaison with employers.
• Provide advising for students regarding their academic and career goals.
• Assist in securing academic classroom training for college entrance and employment.
• Provide assistance with filing college entrance applications, financial aid, and work-study forms.
• Recruit potential Ready to Work eligible students.
• Provide counseling for students regarding economic self-sufficiency.
• Accurately compile, review, maintain, and safeguard student records.
• Assist students with job placement opportunities.
• Provide pre and post assessment/career services when applicable.
• Provide/assist students with finding workplace essential skills training.
• Provide/assist students with ESL training.
• Provide tutorial assistance for difficult classes or referral to other Student Support Services.
• Maintain accurate and complete personnel records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, and two years of related experience, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• 2 weeks institutional closing pay (last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Salary range: $37,944.00