What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Supervising Counselor - Disability Services Center position at Farmingdale State College?
Location : Farmingdale, NY Category : Professional Posted On : Tue Oct 15 2024 Job Description : The Lead Supervising Counselor position requires an engaging, outgoing self-starter who will utilize their knowledge of best practices with students with disabilities to create a supportive and inclusive environment at Farmingdale State College.This position will entail supervising current Disability Services Center (DSC) counselors. Conducting joint sessions with counselors for high priority cases. Conducting documentation / session note checks on the DSC's documentation portal, Accommodate. This staff member will need to facilitate student intake interviews, assess disability documentation, participate in the interactive process with students regarding academic supports and accommodations and compose student case notes.This position will be responsible for meeting with faculty regarding specific questions or concerns about accommodations. In addition to creating, developing, implementing, and running campus programming and workshops related to disability and academic success for students and staff. These programs should have an emphasis on amplifying the voices of students and individuals with disabilities, and highlights disability as a critical part of diversity. This position will help with the testing center for students with disabilities.The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include : Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.Job Requirements : MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : A minimum of a Master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling, Social work or a related field.Experience working with or counseling students with disabilities at the high school or college level.Experience supervising staff, running supervision and reviewing session notes.Proficient understanding of psycho-educational diagnostic evaluations.Knowledge of the Americans with Disability Act and Section 504.Strong written and oral communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : At least two years experience supervising staff, running supervision and reviewing session notes.Experience with program development and engagement for students with disabilities.Knowledge of Assistive technology tools to support learning in College.Additional Information : This is a full-time UUP position.For the first 10 working days, beginning Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and ending Monday, October 28, 2024 applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS : Open Until FilledSALARY : $65,000 $3,400 in downstate location pay = $68,400 Total Compensation. Salary may increase commensurate with experience.The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.Click here for New York State Benefits Summary ()Visit our Why Work at FSC () page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITIONThe Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following linkThis page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.The College is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Salary : $68,400
