SUNY Sullivan
ADA Counselor
Position Description
About Us:
SUNY Sullivan is a forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York offering over 40 degree programs, certificates, and micro-credentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.
Learn more about SUNY Sullivan's employee benefits and 405-acre campus on our website.
Job Summary:
The Counselor – ADA is responsible to the Director of Learning and Student Development Services (Learning Center). Although there are some specific duties listed below which illustrate the type of work performed, the person holding this position will serve as a member of the Learning Center team.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Clinical or Counseling Psychology
- Three (3) years experience in college counseling, community college experience preferred
- Experience with disability services in higher education preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide personal, social, academic skill and career counseling, as well as crisis intervention, including but not limited to alcohol/drug use, sexual assault, depression, suicide and other mental health issues;
- Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) which at times requires case management as recommended by the team;
- Provide academic advising, and serve as a retention counselor in dealing with potential student withdrawals;
- Participate in registration and orientation activities;
- Provide outreach to students in form of pamphlets and informational messages, as well as coordinate group counseling sessions for identified common needs of students;
- Work with other campus programs/offices to arrange on-campus psycho-educational programming with outside agencies;
- Act as a liaison to community mental health sources for consultation, referral and campus resource enhancement;
- Prepare reports and maintain relevant documentation according to HIPAA and FERPA guidelines;
- Lead, with the support of the One Stop Clerical staff, campus services for students with disabilities, and ensure that reasonable accommodations are received by qualified individuals with a disability; and
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Director of Learning and Student Development Services.
Salary:
Salary is determined by a candidate's rank at SUNY Sullivan, based on past professional experience, etc. The full starting salary range is between $45,500.00 to $55,500.00. A comprehensive list of benefits associated with this role is accessible at www.sunysullivan.edu/suny-sullivan-careers.
Application Process:
Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, and the contact information, including emails, for 3 professional references.
