ADA Counselor

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Community College (HCC) seeks an ADA Counselor to provide counseling services addressing academic, career, and personal goals for diverse student populations. Responsibilities include crisis support, online counseling, and maintaining confidential records while coordinating with campus staff on ADA compliance.

The role requires a Master’s in counseling, Texas licensure, and experience in higher education counseling, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling and 3 years of adult counseling experience.
• Valid Texas Driver License and LPC/LMFT/LCSW or Licensed Psychologist licensure.
• CRC credential a plus; higher ed counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide career assessment and counseling to undecided majors and referrals from Success Course Instructors.
• Provide online counseling via email, phone, and other applicable technology to distance education students.
• Maintain confidential student records.
• Collaborate with faculty to assist students facing academic or personal challenges.
• Respond to crises and campus incidents requiring counseling services.

Skills

MS Office

Information Management Systems

Counseling Theory, Practice and Ethics

ADA/504 regulations

Flexible hours

Education

Master’s degree in counseling

3 years’ experience counseling adult populations

Higher education counseling preferred

Job description

ADA Counselor

Houston, Texas, West Loop Center

New

Managerial & Professional

26001AE Requisition # 9 hours ago Post Date

JOB SUMMARY

Provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals.

Provides personal, academic, career, and crisis counseling.

Identifies, mitigates, and removes barriers that impede students’ ability to reach academic, career, and personal goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide career assessment and counseling to undecided majors and referrals from Success Course Instructors.

Assist in the development of career exploration resources to be utilized in Success Courses.

Respond to crisis situations and to Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e. g. , classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling).

Respond to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention.

Responsible and accountable for a case load of at-risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alert) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.

Provide online counseling services via email, phone, and other applicable technology to include out-of-district, out-of-state, and distance education students as needed.

Maintain confidential student records.

Provide community resources and follow-up as needed.

Work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges.

May serve on the College Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team.

Review medical documentation and determine appropriate accommodations.

ADA Counselor ensures accommodations are consistent across campus and within legal requirements.

The ADA/504 Counselor, in consultation with legal counsel and the Office of EEO and Title IX, make alterations in the protocol or individual accommodation plans as legal decisions/requirements dictate change.

Educate and assist faculty and staff with ADA and 504 regulations.

Ensure appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and unbiassed resolution of complaints and inquiries from HCC students regarding discrimination based on disability.

Maintain current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations, as well as the best practices of other colleges/universities concerning the rights of students with disabilities.

Maintain current information regarding ways of providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while maintaining program performance standards.

Develop and maintain written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the ADA and HCC’s policies relating to students with disabilities.

Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports which inform HCC administration of the status of ADA compliance and opportunities for students with disabilities.

Coordinate with the Office of EEO and Title IX on student complaints alleging discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree with a concentration in counseling (i.e., Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy)
• 3 years’ experience counseling adult populations required
• Higher education counseling preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Counseling licensure (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) required
• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Credential a plus

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Counseling Theory, Practice and Ethics
• Knowledge of ADA and 504 regulations
• Able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
• Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
• PO Box 667517
• Houston, TX 77266
• 713.718.8271 or [e-mail]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact [phone].