Student Support & Life Skills Specialist

Cipworldwide; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time: 15 days (FT)

Paid holidays: 13 days (FT)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) employer match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement: up to $3,000/yr

Job summary

College Internship Program (CIP) in Melbourne, FL seeks a Student Support Specialist to collaborate with students, facilitate Life Skills curriculum, and support independent living and college readiness.

The role is full-time, on-site, reports to Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator, and involves variable hours including some weekends and travel as required. A strong special education background is preferred.

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 the field of autism and/or learning differences is highly preferred.
• Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company software programmes is required.
• An active Driver’s Licence 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 escalates 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: communicate with staff, monitor student progress, write/update reports, record attendance, complete weekly assessment, support schedule planning and goal-setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Prioritisation

Empathy

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

College Internship Program (CIP) in Melbourne, FL seeks a Student Support Specialist to collaborate with students, facilitate Life Skills curriculum, and support independent living and college readiness.

The role is full-time, on-site, reports to Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator, and involves variable hours including some weekends and travel as required. A strong special education background is preferred.