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*Campus Counselor & Accessibility Services Specialist *
*Mental Health & Disability/Accessibility Services*
*Student Counseling Center & Disabilities Services*
Position # 24-042
Exempt/Non-Classified/Salary Staff, full time regular, benefits eligible position.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
*Benefits* · Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100% · Free $10,000 life insurance policy · Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans · Dental, Vision, Hearing, Term Disability, Long & Short-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA · Annual and Sick leave · Minimum 12 paid holidays per year · WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees’ spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger *To Apply* · Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.
wvup.
edu/jobs · If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.
· WVUP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Veterans/Disabled Encouraged to Apply.
*Function/Summary* The Campus Counselor position at WVU Parkersburg oversees and directs the functions of the Disability Services Office, as well as the functions of student mental health counseling and disability/accessibility services, at WVU Parkersburg.
*Minimum Qualifications* Education: · : Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or other related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience: · : Two years mental health counseling adults in referral and crisis situations.
Licensure/Certification: · : Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) · : Licensed Psychologist *Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* · Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Must have effective interpersonal skills.
· Excellent organizational skills for scheduling and record maintenance.
· Ability to work with an academically and culturally diverse group of students.
· Possess a strong commitment to equity.
· Ability to use computer software for communication and organization.
· Ability to understand and resolve issues that arise with students concerning the areas of academics, their personal and their social lives.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
· Ability to perform office and administrative procedures and keep accurate and updated records.
· Ability to administer ADA policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal law.
· Must have working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
· Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the institution.
· Ability to work independently with little supervision.
· Must be self-motivated and be able to work and supervise the work of others independently.
*Duties/Responsibilities* *Frequency:* *Duties:* *40%* *Student Support Services:* · Counsels students in emotional, psychological or environmental distress, determining proper courses of action, including referral, within the context of college, state and federal policies and terms of legal liability.
· Provides drop-in and short-term referral counseling for psychological illness, such as panic attacks and bipolar disorder, addictions, situation factors (disasters, domestic violence, physical and learning disabilities, etc.
) and life management (anger management, self-esteem issues, stress management, etc.
).
· Develops, coordinates and provides pro-active workshops in life management areas for both general and specific student populations, including self-esteem, stress management, hate crimes, date rape, depression, anger management, coping skills, learning disabilities, relationship communication patterns, emotions and assertiveness training.
· Helps individual students to problem-solve the unique challenges that they may face through professional psychological methodology and knowledge of community, state and federal support resources.
· Guides and advises students in solving problems and facing educational and social issues common to college students.
· Monitors the demographics of the student body and the most currently available research to properly program proactive seminars for students.
· Serves as the primary source of content and coordinates with the marketing department to launch and maintain the student disabilities website.
*30%* *Student Disabilities and Accommodation support* · Provides consultation and training to current students regarding ADA issue and other disability/accessibility services relating to students.
· Serves as the primary point of reference to verify student disabilities and develops appropriate, reasonable, and effective accommodations for education purposes.
· Provides one-on-one student counseling for the review and evaluation of physical disabilities and learning disorder accommodation requests in compliance with college policy and federal and state laws.
· Assesses appropriate accommodation support and acts as liaison between students and faculty and staff as necessary.
· Coordinates distraction reduced testing center for students with accommodations.
· Serves as the primary source of content and coordinates with the marketing department to launch and maintain the student disabilities website.
*10%* *Faculty and Staff Support:* · Monitors the demographics of the student body and the most currently available research to properly program proactive seminars for faculty and staff.
· Provides consultation and training to current faculty and administrators regarding ADA issues and other disability/accessibility services relating to students.
· Serves as an asset on WVU Parkersburg’s Behavioral Intervention (BIT) team.
*10%* *Acute Employee support* · Counsels campus employees in emotional, psychological or environmental distress, determining proper courses of action, including referral, within the context of college, state and federal policies and terms of legal liability.
· Provides drop-in and short-term referral counseling for employees for psychological illness, such as panic attacks and bipolar disorder, addictions, situation factors (disasters, domestic violence, physical and learning disabilities, etc.
) and life management (anger management, self-esteem issues, stress management, etc.
).
· Helps individual employees to problem-solve the unique challenges that they may face through professional psychological methodology and knowledge of community, state and federal support resources.
· Assists employees in the process of engaging the Employee Assistance Program and supports Human Resources in ensuring reasonable anonymity for EAP usage.
· Consults with Human Resources as needed to provide professional guidance on a case-by-case basis.
*5%* *Professional Development* Attends appropriate professional trainings to maintain counseling certifications and certifications for compliance of ADA/Section 504 for Higher Education.
*5%* *General:* · Performs other duties as assigned.
*Posted* 04/11/2024 with an application deadline of 05/02/2024.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $46,995.
00 - $71,500.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
*Benefits* · Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100% · Free $10,000 life insurance policy · Your choice of 7 different Health Insurance plans · Dental, Vision, Hearing, Term Disability, Long & Short-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare FSA, and Dependent Care FSA · Annual and Sick leave · Minimum 12 paid holidays per year · WVU Parkersburg tuition wavier (if eligible) for an employee, employees’ spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger *To Apply* · Submit an Employment Application packet available at www.
wvup.
edu/jobs · If the position requires a degree, attach a scanned copy of your unofficial college transcripts with the Employment Application packet.
· WVUP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Veterans/Disabled Encouraged to Apply.
*Function/Summary* The Campus Counselor position at WVU Parkersburg oversees and directs the functions of the Disability Services Office, as well as the functions of student mental health counseling and disability/accessibility services, at WVU Parkersburg.
*Minimum Qualifications* Education: · : Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling or other related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Experience: · : Two years mental health counseling adults in referral and crisis situations.
Licensure/Certification: · : Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) · : Licensed Psychologist *Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* · Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Must have effective interpersonal skills.
· Excellent organizational skills for scheduling and record maintenance.
· Ability to work with an academically and culturally diverse group of students.
· Possess a strong commitment to equity.
· Ability to use computer software for communication and organization.
· Ability to understand and resolve issues that arise with students concerning the areas of academics, their personal and their social lives.
· Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
· Ability to perform office and administrative procedures and keep accurate and updated records.
· Ability to administer ADA policies, programs and procedures in accordance with state and federal law.
· Must have working knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
· Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the institution.
· Ability to work independently with little supervision.
· Must be self-motivated and be able to work and supervise the work of others independently.
*Duties/Responsibilities* *Frequency:* *Duties:* *40%* *Student Support Services:* · Counsels students in emotional, psychological or environmental distress, determining proper courses of action, including referral, within the context of college, state and federal policies and terms of legal liability.
· Provides drop-in and short-term referral counseling for psychological illness, such as panic attacks and bipolar disorder, addictions, situation factors (disasters, domestic violence, physical and learning disabilities, etc.
) and life management (anger management, self-esteem issues, stress management, etc.
).
· Develops, coordinates and provides pro-active workshops in life management areas for both general and specific student populations, including self-esteem, stress management, hate crimes, date rape, depression, anger management, coping skills, learning disabilities, relationship communication patterns, emotions and assertiveness training.
· Helps individual students to problem-solve the unique challenges that they may face through professional psychological methodology and knowledge of community, state and federal support resources.
· Guides and advises students in solving problems and facing educational and social issues common to college students.
· Monitors the demographics of the student body and the most currently available research to properly program proactive seminars for students.
· Serves as the primary source of content and coordinates with the marketing department to launch and maintain the student disabilities website.
*30%* *Student Disabilities and Accommodation support* · Provides consultation and training to current students regarding ADA issue and other disability/accessibility services relating to students.
· Serves as the primary point of reference to verify student disabilities and develops appropriate, reasonable, and effective accommodations for education purposes.
· Provides one-on-one student counseling for the review and evaluation of physical disabilities and learning disorder accommodation requests in compliance with college policy and federal and state laws.
· Assesses appropriate accommodation support and acts as liaison between students and faculty and staff as necessary.
· Coordinates distraction reduced testing center for students with accommodations.
· Serves as the primary source of content and coordinates with the marketing department to launch and maintain the student disabilities website.
*10%* *Faculty and Staff Support:* · Monitors the demographics of the student body and the most currently available research to properly program proactive seminars for faculty and staff.
· Provides consultation and training to current faculty and administrators regarding ADA issues and other disability/accessibility services relating to students.
· Serves as an asset on WVU Parkersburg’s Behavioral Intervention (BIT) team.
*10%* *Acute Employee support* · Counsels campus employees in emotional, psychological or environmental distress, determining proper courses of action, including referral, within the context of college, state and federal policies and terms of legal liability.
· Provides drop-in and short-term referral counseling for employees for psychological illness, such as panic attacks and bipolar disorder, addictions, situation factors (disasters, domestic violence, physical and learning disabilities, etc.
) and life management (anger management, self-esteem issues, stress management, etc.
).
· Helps individual employees to problem-solve the unique challenges that they may face through professional psychological methodology and knowledge of community, state and federal support resources.
· Assists employees in the process of engaging the Employee Assistance Program and supports Human Resources in ensuring reasonable anonymity for EAP usage.
· Consults with Human Resources as needed to provide professional guidance on a case-by-case basis.
*5%* *Professional Development* Attends appropriate professional trainings to maintain counseling certifications and certifications for compliance of ADA/Section 504 for Higher Education.
*5%* *General:* · Performs other duties as assigned.
*Posted* 04/11/2024 with an application deadline of 05/02/2024.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $46,995.
00 - $71,500.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Work setting: * In-person Work Location: In person
• Phone : NA
• Location : 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV
• Post ID: 9150018491
