Student Support Counselor

Stark-State-College-of-Technolog; Lake Cable (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stark State College is seeking a part-time Student Support Counselor to provide short-term counseling and support services to students on the Main campus. The role includes crisis intervention, training staff and students to recognize and respond to mental health needs, and assisting the Judicial Affairs Officer when needed.

The position emphasizes liaison with local mental health professionals and development of intervention plans to support students’ wellness and safety.

Qualifications

• Assessment of students, initial diagnosis and referrals to mental health services.
• Crisis assessment and intervention for students.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with local mental health professionals and community resources.
• Assist Judicial Affairs Officer with students in disciplinary processes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term personal, social, emotional, and developmental counseling services for students.
• Develop and monitor intervention plans and provide emergency counseling services.
• Train campus community to recognize and respond to students in need of assistance.
• Coordinate treatment services and referrals with local professionals and resources.
• Assist the Judicial Affairs Officer with disciplinary processes as outlined in the student handbook.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Judicial affairs support

Education

Master’s degree

Licensed Counselor (LPC/LPCC)

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide short-term personal, social, emotional, and developmental consultation services for students. The Student Support Counselor may act as a Judicial Affairs Assistant when the Judicial Affairs Officer is unavailable. The primary contact for this position will be on Stark State College’s Main campus for issues relating to student mental health. The Assistant will also provide training to the campus community for recognizing and handling students in need of assistance; develop and monitor intervention plans, and provide emergency counseling services.

Typical Hours of Work:

This is a part-time position working a maximum of 29 hours per week.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students.

Success – for both our employees and our students – is the result. We value people and their experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• You are effective at providing assessment, initial diagnosis, referrals to other mental health services and student support
• You are able to provide effective crisis assessment and intervention services for students.
• You can establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with local mental health professionals and other community resources to coordinate treatment services and referrals.
• You are comfortable assisting the Judicial Affairs Officer with students engaged in the disciplinary process as outlined in the student handbook.

To be considered you’ll need:

• Licensure required from the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and MFT Board
• A Master’s degree
• Professional counseling licensure (LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S preferred)
• A minimum of two years of relevant counseling experience, preferably with college students

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.