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- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Athens Area
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- Student Affairs, Counseling
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websitePosting TypeExternalRetirement PlanTRS or ORPEmployment TypeEmployeeBenefits EligibilityBenefits EligibleFull/Part timeFull TimeWork ScheduleAdditional Schedule InformationMonday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salarycommensurate with experiencePosting Date05/03/2019Open until filledYesClosing DateProposed Starting Date06/01/2019Special Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of VacancyAthens Area EEO Policy StatementThe University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Position Information Classification TitleCounseling Professional ADPay GradeFLSAExemptJob FamilyOutreach ServicesFTE1.00Minimum QualificationsRequires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred QualificationsMaster’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CAC II and/or license eligible in Georgia. Experience working on a college/university campus or mental health setting providing alcohol and other drug counseling and/or prevention and early intervention services to emerging adults.
The CRC Program Manager is part of a dynamic Health Promotion team that is making a difference, including a positive health behavior culture shift and changing students’ lives.
The CRC Program Manager will support student well being through the strategic oversight of all operations of the Collegiate Recovery Community including managing the CRC, student programs, case management, evaluation and assessment, and staff supervision. Our programs are designed to engage and empower students in recovery as well as recovery allies. Additionally, the person in this position will participate in campus outreach, consultation and represent the CRC program and HP department at campus, community and national meetings. Some evening and weekend work required.
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CAC II and/or license eligible in Georgia. Experience working on a college/university campus or mental health setting providing alcohol and other drug counseling and/or prevention and early intervention services to emerging adults.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or CompetenciesDemonstrated knowledge and understanding of addiction and recovery.
Demonstrated ability to present effectively. Excellent organizational, verbal and written
communication skills. Experience and empathy for students, families and members of the recovery community.
Knowledge and understanding of substance misuse prevention and substance use disorders, recovery and relapse prevention theory and practice.
Demonstrated knowledge of college student development and emerging needs. Knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care practices. Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with a variety of students and staff via email, telephone, and in person.
Ability to transport light weight equipment (computer and program materials) across campus and to offsite presentations.
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities Duties/ResponsibilitiesStudent Recovery Support and Advocacy -Plans and coordinates all programs for the Collegiate Recovery Community
-Provides direct support and assistance to students in recovery, including case management, brief counseling, and recovery support seminar
-Provides advocacy for students in recovery navigating support resources
on campus and in the community
-Provides crisis intervention and management
-Organizes recovery support groups and other social networking activities
Supervision and Administration
-In collaboration with the Health Promotion team, develops and implements assessment plans, and generates reports based on program evaluations and outcome studies for the Director of Health Promotion
-Supervise graduate assistant, graduate interns and student employees
-Maintains student files including applications, recommendations and
demographics.
-Participates in HP Leadership team meetings
-In partnership with the HP Director and leadership team, develops the strategic plan for the CRC, including the creation of policies and procedures, goals and objectives
Collaboration
-Works closely with Health Promotion team on department projects and programs
-Build and maintain effective relationships with key campus and community partners
-Build and create relationships with local, county, state and national governmental agencies to understand services and other support for students in recovery
-Collaborates with other schools regionally that have CRC programs to facilitate additional opportunities for students and staff involvement and programming partnerships
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Organization
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.
Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.
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- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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