Adjunct Counselor/ Social Worker - WEOC

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

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.

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/seminars

Additional 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).

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.

The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.