Professional Counselor (FA123)

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/85457

Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

DEANS OF STDNT SERV (Brightpoint)

Brightpoint Community College

Title: Professional Counselor (FA123)

Agency: Brightpoint Community College

Location: Chesterfield - 041

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is the third largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint Community College is seeking applications for a full-time, twelve-month Professional Counselor to support students with disabilities in accessing college resources and obtaining necessary accommodations for academic coursework. Key responsibilities include:

Meet with students to conduct intake interviews as part of the interactive process of establishing Instructional Accommodation Plans (IAP).
Interpreting medical and mental health documentation to support the development of IAPS based on knowledge of federal and state ADA policies as they relate to post-secondary education and the functional impact of a student’s disabilities in relation to their courses/academic program.
Coordinate communication between faculty, staff, and prospective and enrolled students with disabilities.
Provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to facilitate services and accommodations.
Coordinate testing accommodations with the Testing Center and proctor tests as needed.
Work with professionals both internal and external to the College to arrange assistive technology and interpretive services as needed.
Serve on the College’s Care Team and provide students with resources and referrals to a variety of medical, mental health, and academic support services on campus and in the community.
Assist students who need crisis management support.
Provide consultation to faculty and staff on supporting students in the classroom.
Provide training to Brightpoint faculty and staff, community partners and local high school transition teams regarding the ADA and the student accommodations process.
Serve on college committees and actively participate in work groups and taskforces when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may require some evening hours and extended hours of work (day, evening, and weekend) for special college events. This position will primarily work on the Chester campus but may be required to work on the Midlothian campus to provide coverage as needed.

Hiring Range: $68,293 - $75,000 (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, counseling education, social work or related field required. Demonstrated knowledge of current ADA policies addressing post-secondary education required. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to manage multiple, competing priorities, strong analytical skills and excellent communication skills required. Successful completion and passing of a criminal background check will be required.

Additional Considerations:

Experience working in higher education, particularly in counseling at a community college level, preferred. Experience in crisis management and response preferred. Strong technology skills preferred. Mental health licensure preferred.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Professional Counselor (FA123)