Counselor (Part Time)

SUMMARY

Provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals.  Provides personal, academic, career, and crisis counseling. Identifies, mitigates, and removes barriers that impede students’ ability to reach academic, career, and personal goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.    Provide career assessment and counseling to undecided majors and referrals from Success Course Instructors.

2.    Assist in the development of career exploration resources to be utilized in Success Courses.

3.    Respond to crisis situations and to Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e.g., classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling).

4.    Respond to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention.

5.    Responsible and accountable for a case load of at-risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alerts) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

6.    Provide online counseling services via email, phone, and other applicable technology to include out-of-district, out-of-state, and distance education students as needed.

7.    Maintain confidential student records.

8.    Provide community resources and follow-up as needed.

9.    Work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges.

10. May serve on the College Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team.

11. Review medical documentation and determine appropriate accommodations. ADA Counselor ensures accommodation is consistent across campus and within legal requirements.

12. The ADA/504 Counselor, in consultation with legal counsel and the Office of EEO and Title IX, make alterations in the protocol or individual accommodation plans as legal decisions/requirements dictate change.

13. Educate and assist faculty and staff with ADA and 504 regulations.

14. Ensure appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and unbiassed resolution of complaints and inquiries from HCC students regarding discrimination based on disability.

15. Maintain current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the best practices of other colleges/universities concerning the rights of students with disabilities.

16. Maintain current information regarding ways of providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while maintaining program performance standards.

17. Develop and maintain written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding ADA and HCC’s policies relating to students with disabilities.

18. Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports which inform HCC administration of the status of ADA compliance and opportunities for students with disabilities.

19. Coordinate with the Office of EEO and Title IX on student complaints alleging discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Master’s degree with a concentration in counseling (i.e., Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy) required. 

Counseling licensure (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) required.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Credential, a plus.

EXPERIENCE

3 years experience counseling adult populations required

Higher education counseling preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.    MS Office Programs and Information Management Systems.

2.    Counseling Theory, Practice and Ethics.

3.    Knowledge of ADA and 504 regulations.

4.    Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

5.    Excellent oral and written communications skills.

6.    Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

7.    Possess good organizational and planning skills.

8.    Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio-economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

9.    Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning-centered environment.

10. Self-disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

11. Strong attention to detail.

12. Possess critical thinking/problem solving skills.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.