Part Time Student Support Counselor

Rowan-College-At-Burlington-County; Hartford (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) seeks a part-time Student Support Counselor to provide direct counseling services to RCBC students. Responsibilities include crisis intervention, case management, and coordination with campus resources to support student experiences and retention.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work with an active or pending NJ LCSW, and eligibility for IFI and Supervisor certification within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work with current or pending LCSW in NJ; IFI and Supervisor certification eligibility within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and/or group counseling to students on crisis and personal concerns.
• Respond to daily inquiries via phone, email, and other channels regarding Student Support Counseling and department resources.
• Provide referrals and assist with development of student self-efficacy skills through follow-up guidance to campus offices.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and follow-up with the Crisis Team.
• Assist with development and implementation of early intervention and retention programs.
• Travel between RCBC campuses as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Master's degree in Social Work; LCSW NJ

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student Information Systems (SIS)

Job description

The Student Support Counselor will provide direct counseling services to RCBC students through either behavior alerts or self-identification. The counselor will support the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all student mental health counseling services with the goal of supporting students with their overall student experiences. This position provides professional behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to students in a diverse community college environment.

• Under limited supervision, provide and coordinate professional behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management services to students in a diverse community college environment.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling to students on issues related to crisis and personal concerns.
• Respond to and follow up with daily phone calls, e-mails, and all other inquiries regarding Student Support Counseling and department resources.
• Provide referrals and assist with the development of student self-efficacy skills via follow-up guidance to appropriate campus offices such as Financial Aid, Disability Services, Advising, and Registration.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and follow-up as needed with the Crisis Team.
• Assist with the development and implementation of early intervention and retention programs.
• Assist with the acquisition and updating of materials in the Office of Student Support.
• Participate and present to students, new faculty, and staff on Crisis Services offered at the college and other topics based on experience
• Participate and present at college events such as New Student Orientation, Welcome Back, and Adjunct Institute.
• Assist with counseling sessions related to code of conduct hearing outcomes as needed.
• Serve on campus and/or college committees, including but not limited to the college Crisis Team.
• Serve on the county crisis team as a crisis team member and supervise graduate-level counseling interns.
• Prepare and submit reports, as requested, and maintain confidential records of student contacts
• Flexibility to travel between campuses.
• Other duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY

The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, with a current or pending LCSW in the State of New Jersey. IFI certification and Supervisor certification are required or eligibility for credentialing within 3 months of hire.

Education preferred

Dual licensure in NJ NY/PA

Experience Required

Minimum of 3 years of experience providing mental health counseling, education, crisis intervention, and consultation services.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements

• Superior verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Proficiency with various computer software programs including Microsoft Office suite and student information systems (SIS) ( RCBC is an Ellucian school)
• Ability to integrate evidence-based practices and data-informed decision-making into daily work.

Preferred

• Experience working with a culturally and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Experience with Google Suite resources

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS

Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Employee Classification

Part time