$3,230.75 - $3,769.16 Monthly
Hudson, NC
Full Time
201800204
Student Services
Student Development and Success
07/19/2021
Continuous
$3,230.75 - $3,769.16 Monthly
Hudson, NC
Full Time
201800204
Student Services
Student Development and Success
07/19/2021
Continuous
The Counselor, Counseling & Disability Services, provides advocacy, policy implementation, and counseling services for the students of Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute. This includes disability verification, providing appropriate services, such as physical and academic accommodations, academic advisement, personal counseling, and career counseling. Additionally, this staff member will assist currently enrolled students, and the community at large with making informed career and educational choices and/or fulfilling requirements for admission to CCC&TI. This staff member may administer and interpret personality, interest, work values, and experience/ability assessments; conduct classes and workshops related to disability and counseling topics; interpret placement tests as well as provide brief personal counseling and crisis intervention, and other duties as assigned.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of:
Principles and techniques of classroom instruction.
Disabilities law such as ADA and IDEA.
Principles and techniques of counseling and/or other mental health discipline.
Characteristics of underprivileged populations and developmental students.
The mission, goals and objectives of CCC & TI.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Safe work practices and procedures.
Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Contribute to the development of the objectives of the institution which compliment those of the college.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental polices and procedures.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Environmental Conditions:
The employee should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.
The employee must maintain the office environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.
Physical Conditions:
The employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
Additionally, the employee must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.
Scheduling Conditions:
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. including one evening per week till 7:00 PM. Availability for both day and occasional evening work on any Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute site (or arranged off-campus site) is required during peak periods.
Traveling Conditions:
Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for training and conferences.
Preferred Training and Experience:
Master's Degree required in counseling, social work or related field. Eligibility for credentialing as an NCC, NCLCMHC or LCSW is highly desired.
Required Training and Experience:
Minimum of 2 years' work experience in counseling, education, or related field. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Knowledge and experience in tests and measurements and in psychosocial interviewing and counseling techniques. Computer/MS Office skills required.