Adjunct Counselor/ Social Worker - WEOC - Westchester Community College

Westchester Community College • Yonkers, NY

121d • $51

About The Position

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. The role involves providing guidance and counseling related to personal, mental health, academic, and work matters, and offering appropriate referrals to mental health services when necessary. Additionally, the counselor will develop and monitor progress toward achieving educational and career plans with students, provide crisis intervention and mental health support when indicated, and monitor and evaluate students' progress in class, taking appropriate action to address any concerns. Documentation of counseling, case management, educational and career planning, mental health interventions, and other student services in student files is also required. The position may require working evenings as needed, along with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid licensure in social work, mental health counseling, or a related field.
• 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.
• Ability to navigate technology and online application/enrollment systems.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret interest, aptitude, and intelligence tests.
• Conduct interviews to obtain information about personal, academic, and work histories.
• Provide guidance and counseling related to personal, mental health, academic, and work matters.
• 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.
• Work evenings, as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No benefits offered as this is a grant funded position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree