College Internship Program Inc-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Berkeley, CA
101-250 employees

The Student Support Specialist collaborates with students to help them become well-rounded, informed citizens who can live independent and self-sufficient lives as well as navigate the community. The specialist may work simultaneously in multiple functional areas depending upon center requirements and individual development goals. As such, the Student Support Specialist will familiarize themselves with handbooks and other relevant job content for additional functions as they are given assignments there. The Student Support Specialist is an onsite full-time non-exempt position located in Berkeley, CA who reports to the Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator. This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Student Support Specialist position involves a moderate physical demand.

  • Assist students in transition and adjustment to independent living through the delivery of Life Skills curriculum.
  • Collaborate closely with program staff to deliver services in other key functional areas as dictated by student needs (e.g., academic, career, social, etc.).
  • Assist with Person Centered Planning and Semi-Annual Progress reports.
  • Respond to problems, policy violations, and other issues that might arise and escalate as appropriate.
  • Assist students in building independent living skills and other functional competencies and routines to help them achieve their goals.
  • Engage students in productively exploring and connecting within the CIP and external community.
  • Track coordination of student goals through their achievement in CIP programming.
  • Administrative duties associated with the position include, but are not limited to: Communication with fellow staff, Regular monitoring of student progress, Writing or updating student reports, Recording student attendance, Completing weekly student assessment form, Supporting students with schedule planning and goal-setting.
  • Other Duties as Assigned
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field is required.
  • At least two years of related experience and/or training is required.
  • A strong special education background, particularly at the higher education level is required.
  • Experience in the field of autism and/or learning differences is highly preferred.
  • Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company computer software programs is required.
  • An active Driver’s License is required.
  • Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
  • Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only; Holiday premium pay for part time only
  • Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%
  • Financial Wellness Advisor Services
  • Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time
  • Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time
  • Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts
  • A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges
  • Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and Collaborative Culture
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