Job location: Boca Raton

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2021-11-24
Req: REQ11887
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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Department of Housing and Residential Education are searching for two qualified and passionate graduate level students who are currently pursuing their master’s or doctorate in counseling, social work, or another mental health related field. Our ideal candidate would be committed to providing high quality clinical and culturally responsive services that integrate multicultural, equity and social justice frameworks into practice when responding to residential students in distress.

The Counselor in Residence (CIR) must reside on campus and will be embedded in the Department of Housing and Residential Education (HRE). This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing mental health support and psychoeducational programming to residential students, for the purpose of helping them achieve their personal, academic, and life goals in a pluralistic society.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide drop-in support, overnight crisis support, present mental health related programs to residential students, and will work with HRE and PD. (70%)
• Provide on call support involving mental health issues and emotional concerns of the residential population in conjunction with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) After Hours Crisis Service which provides crisis support when CAPS is closed (evenings, weekends, and holidays). The CIR will utilize an on-call cell phone and should remain within the border outlined in on-call procedures.
• The CIR will also receive training and support from PD in response to mental health crises and safety.
• Provides office hours of approximately 10-15 hours weekly to the on-campus student population with a mix of afternoon and evening hours. They will use office hours for drop-in support and provide resources for residential students and resident assistants. When appropriate, the CIR will refer students to CAPS clinicians.
• Provide a minimum of four educational programs and workshops to enhance wellness, well-being, resilience, and healthy habits per semester.
• Assist with the educational curriculum of HRE including offering ongoing informational groups within the residence halls on topics such as decision-making, self-management, effective communication, and interpersonal relationships.
• Act as a resource to students and staff and offer input and recommendations for programming needs and programming assistance as requested by the University community. Provide materials and suggestions to resident assistants and residential students.
• Complete necessary administrative duties including reports for HRE and CAPS, as well as documentation in accordance with CAPS policies and practices.
• Assist with training sessions for HRE paraprofessional and professional staff pertaining to all aspects of mental health and CAPS services. (15%)
• Attend and assist with planning and presenting educational programming to enable Residential Education professional and resident assistant staff to identify and refer distressed and disruptive students; assist with Behind Closed Doors training programs.
• Implement the policies and procedures outlined by the Department of Housing and Residential Education (HRE)and FAU CAPS. (15%)
• On a weekly basis the CIR will attend up to three meetings with CAPS which may include individual supervision, staff meeting and case consultation.
• CIR will also meet bi-weekly with the Associate Director of Residential Education and attend monthly Residential Education staff meetings.
• CIR will meet and collaborate as needed with HRE staff, FAU PD and other campus partners to support students.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.

Must be currently enrolled in a formal graduate education program in counseling, social work, or mental health related field, and in good academic standing.

Strong commitment and experience with diverse individuals and communities including but not limited to students of color, working-class/working-poor populations, first generation students, LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming clients, people with disabilities.

Salary:

$15.00 per hour

College or Department:

Counseling and Psychological Services

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Some nights and weekends.

On-call hours do not count within work hours. On-call hours are done in exchange for free on campus housing accommodation.

Application Deadline:

2021-12-08-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however, they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.

This is a part time position.

Successful completion of a background check, which may include a motor vehicle check, credit check, fingerprinting or additional screening, is required for the selected candidate prior to the start date.

A resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses experiences relevant to working with our diverse population, how you approach providing support to students in distress, and your commitment to outreach is required for this position. Make sure to attach these required documents in the Attachments section of the application. Any missing required documents may result in disqualification.

List of three professional references (including telephone and email contact information) required.

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.