Student Support Specialist

College Internship Program Inc•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Melbourne, FL 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 low physical demand. The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.

Requirements

The Student Support Specialist will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills, and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in a related field is highly preferred.
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.
Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company computer software programs is required.
An active Driver’s License is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the field of autism and/or learning differences is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
Paid Holidays - 12 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