What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Counselor/ Social Worker - WEOC position at SUNY Westchester Community College?
Location : Yonkers, NY Category : Adjunct Positions - Non-Teaching Faculty Posted On : Tue Nov 5 2024 Job Description : Under the general supervision of the Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC) Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Adjunct Counselor / Social Worker will : Administer and interpret interest, aptitude, and intelligence tests, and conduct interviews to obtain information about personal, academic, and work histories to determine students' placement in programs and their service needs;Provide guidance and counseling related to personal, mental health, academic, and work matters, and offer appropriate referrals to mental health services when necessary;Develop and monitor progress toward achieving educational and career plans with students;Provide crisis intervention and mental health support when indicated;Monitor and evaluate students' progress in class and take appropriate action to address any concerns;Document counseling, case management, educational and career planning, mental health interventions, and other student services in student files, as appropriate.Work evenings, as needed.All other duties, as assigned.Job Requirements : REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate must possess one of the following : A Master's and Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field and one year of professional experience;A Bachelor's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field and three (3) years' experience;A Bachelor's degree in a non-specific field and 2 years of experience, along with a Master's degree in Guidance Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field.Candidates must also hold a valid licensure in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated experience with case management, advising, and guidance / intervention services, excellent organizational, verbal / written communication, and teamwork skills. Experience working in a diverse and fast-paced environment as well as ability to navigate technology and online application / enrollment systems is required.All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of first-generation community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Strongly preferred qualifications include the following : Two years of professional experience working with non-traditional adult learners.Experience with Banner student database or similar system.Knowledge of online learning systems.Familiarity with educational and vocational training programs.Experience developing and facilitating educational workshops / seminarsAdditional Information : POSITION EFFECTIVE : The position will remain open until filled.HOURLY RATE OF PAY : $51.50 per hour. No benefits. This is a grant funded position.WORK SCHEDULE : This position requires a three-day workweek totaling 21 hours (two days 9 : 00am - 5 : 00pm; one day 12 : 00pm - 8 : 00pm).
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