Part Time Student Support Specialist

Cipworldwide; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time: 15 days (full-time)

Paid Holidays: 13 days (full-time)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) employer match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 (FT

Wellness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

College Internship Program (CIP) in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Part Time Student Support Specialist. The role supports students with life skills and independent living, collaborating with staff across academic, career, and social areas, and assisting with planning and progress reports.

On-site position reporting to Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator. Requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of related experience, special education background, and a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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 autism and/or learning differences is highly preferred.
• Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company computer software programs.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.

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 escalating 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
• Completing weekly student assessment form
• Supporting students with schedule planning and goal-setting
• *Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Two years experience

Special education background

Autism/Learning differences experience

Computer literacy

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

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Part Time Student Support Specialist

Life Skills Part Time Professional Long Beach, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1526

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.00 Hourly

STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

A Day in the Life:

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 part-time non-exempt position located in Long Beach, 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.

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.

All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With:

• 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 escalating 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
• Completing weekly student assessment form
• Supporting students with schedule planning and goal-setting
• *Other Duties as Assigned

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:

• 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.

Why Join CIP?

• 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

*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors

Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.