STUDENT ADVISOR
A Day in the Life:
The Student Advisor partners with students, their families and referring professionals to facilitate our students' path toward independence, as well as to serve as the main facilitator and liaison to all CIP functions within the center. The Student Advisor is an onsite full-time exempt position located in Bloomington, IN that reports to the Head Student Advisor.
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 Advisor position involves a low physical demand.
All the Responsibilities We'll Trust You With:
Write and coordinate Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Semi-Annual Progress reports.
Prepare and facilitate periodic meetings with students and parents.
Communicate with student families regarding overall progress, activities attended, schedule changes, internship issues and opportunities and any other information which pertains to the student's program plan.
Assist students with banking/money management, monitor student monthly budget.
Lead Team Review Meetings (TRMs) and communicate up-to-date student progress on advising goals to CIP staff on a weekly basis.
Attend weekly meetings to receive an update on the student's academic, residential, culinary, community service and vocational progress.
Consult regularly with other department coordinators to ensure that student's programming is comprehensive and supportive for the students' overall goals.
Confront and respond to problems, policy violations, and other issues that might arise.
Reinforce student's path on the continuum of growth from self-awareness through self-determination.
Monitor student progress through goal achievement.
Apprise families, external professionals and CIP staff of student progress.
Promote and encourage student engagement by utilizing Advising Processes and Tools.
Coordinate with the CIP team to determine appropriate supports that assist students in a way unique to their needs.
Qualities You Possess:
The Student Advisor will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.
Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.
Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required.
2 years of experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities at the higher education level is highly preferred.
Special education and/or advising background, particularly at the higher education level is highly preferred.
Active Driver's license required.
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.
One evening or one weekend shift per week required
Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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