Graduate Assistant: Community Counseling Center

Colorado Christian University•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The graduate assistant will provide administrative and client support to The Community Counseling Center at Colorado Christian University. Successful candidates will hold an accredited undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a graduate program. The Graduate Assistant position is a minimum of a two year commitment and coincides with the entrance into and completion of a graduate program at CCU. Students may take 2-3 years to complete their academic program, depending on the program selected. Graduate Assistants are expected to complete a minimum of two years of service, and to stay in their role through the end of the fiscal year (June 30) in which they complete their graduate program. The standard workweek is 25 hours per week and will not exceed an average of 29 hours per week during the year. Compensation is $15.16 per hour and includes a tuition waiver for completion of a master's degree through Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate Studies. The recipient is responsible for student fees each semester. Graduate Assistants must be employed prior to the beginning of the class to use the tuition waiver. If a class start date is before the date of hire, the employee is not eligible to use a tuition waiver for that class session.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and acceptance into one of CCU's graduate programs is required.
Master's of Counseling program students preferred.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all interactions related to the agency, i.e., any records or client-related information.
Work respectfully with people from various backgrounds and dispositions.
Must reside and work legally in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Contribute to CCU’s mission: CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Community Counseling Center Graduate Assistant contributes to the mission of engaging the world by supporting the Community Counseling Center’s efforts to transform the Colorado Springs community through effective and ethical clinical mental health services.
Coordinate routine correspondence and communications, entering data and/or preparing correspondence, reports, etc.
Greet, screen, and schedule clients according to need and assignment, and in accordance with the identified process in the office, to include the assessment and collection of fees and explanation of applicable agency policies. Act as receptionist according to need.
Prepare receipts for payments, performing all accounts receivable functions related to client accounts. Ensure accuracy and timeliness of billing and insurance claims as/if needed.
Prepare and submit data, reports, deposits and vouchers according to established schedules and deadlines.
Establish and maintain clinical records, including the appropriate closing of files. Conduct Completeness Reviews as directed, entering data on designated statistical report.
Assist, as directed, in inventory and ordering of office and program supplies and equipment as approved by the immediate supervisor. Monitor routine maintenance for building and property and present needs to the immediate supervisor.
Respond to minor client requests and complaints and report all complaints to the immediate supervisor. Respond to basic inquiries from community agencies and the general public.
Monitor security practices, timely flow of data, and destruction of files.
Participate in staff meetings and other meetings as directed.
Perform specialized and other duties and projects as assigned.