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Counselor (NW College) - Temporary Full time Staff Assignment
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Counselor (NW College) - Temporary Full-time Staff Assignment
Location: Houston, Texas
Job Summary
Provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals. Provides personal, academic, career, and crisis counseling. Identifies, mitigates, and removes barriers that impede students’ ability to reach academic, career, and personal goals.
Essential Functions
Provide career assessment and counseling to undecided majors and referrals from Success Course Instructors.
Assist in the development of career exploration resources to be utilized in Success Courses.
Respond to crisis situations and to Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e.g., classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling).
Respond to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention.
Responsible and accountable for a case load of at‑risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alert) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Provide online counseling services via email, phone, and other applicable technology to include out-of-district, out-of-state, and distance education students as needed.
Maintain confidential student records.
Provide community resources and follow-up as needed.
Work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges.
May serve on the College Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team.
Review medical documentation and determine appropriate accommodations.
ADA Counselor ensures accommodations are consistent across campus and within legal requirements.
The ADA/504 Counselor, in consultation with legal counsel and the Office of EEO and Title IX, make alterations in the protocol or individual accommodation plans as legal decisions/requirements dictate change.
Educate and assist faculty and staff with ADA and 504 regulations.
Ensure appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and unbiased resolution of complaints and inquiries from HCC students regarding discrimination based on disability.
Maintain current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations, as well as best practices of other colleges/universities concerning the rights of students with disabilities.
Maintain current information regarding ways of providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while maintaining program performance standards.
Develop and maintain written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the ADA and HCC’s policies relating to students with disabilities.
Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports which inform HCC administration of the status of ADA compliance and opportunities for students with disabilities.
Coordinate with the Office of EEO and Title IX on student complaints alleging discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Master’s degree with a concentration in counseling (i.e., Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy)
3 years’ experience counseling adult populations required
Higher education counseling preferred
Licensing & Certification
Valid Texas Driver License
Counseling licensure (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) required
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Credential a plus
Special Skills
MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Counseling Theory, Practice and Ethics
Knowledge of ADA and 504 regulations
Able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Accepting Responsibility
Serving Customers
Supporting Organizational Goals
Driving Continuous Improvement
Acting with Integrity
Thinking Critically
Managing Change
Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
Security Sensitive This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code.
Organization & Team Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
EEO Statement Houston Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the designated EEO & Title IX Coordinator.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact the provided number.
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Job Summary
Provides counseling services to assist students identify, mitigate and/or remove barriers that impede their ability to reach their academic, career, and personal goals. Provides personal, academic, career, and crisis counseling. Identifies, mitigates, and removes barriers that impede students’ ability to reach academic, career, and personal goals.
Essential Functions
Provide career assessment and counseling to undecided majors and referrals from Success Course Instructors.
Assist in the development of career exploration resources to be utilized in Success Courses.
Respond to crisis situations and to Campus/College-critical incidents requiring counseling services (e.g., classroom/group debriefing, supportive counseling).
Respond to early alert referrals requiring counselor intervention.
Responsible and accountable for a case load of at‑risk students (i.e., probation, suspension, repeaters, early alert) by providing counseling on disciplinary probation or suspension, as referred by the Dean of Student Services, to address behaviors in violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
Provide online counseling services via email, phone, and other applicable technology to include out-of-district, out-of-state, and distance education students as needed.
Maintain confidential student records.
Provide community resources and follow-up as needed.
Work with faculty to assist students who may be experiencing academic or personal challenges.
May serve on the College Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Team.
Review medical documentation and determine appropriate accommodations.
ADA Counselor ensures accommodations are consistent across campus and within legal requirements.
The ADA/504 Counselor, in consultation with legal counsel and the Office of EEO and Title IX, make alterations in the protocol or individual accommodation plans as legal decisions/requirements dictate change.
Educate and assist faculty and staff with ADA and 504 regulations.
Ensure appropriate processes are in place to provide for the prompt and unbiased resolution of complaints and inquiries from HCC students regarding discrimination based on disability.
Maintain current information regarding state and federal laws and regulations, as well as best practices of other colleges/universities concerning the rights of students with disabilities.
Maintain current information regarding ways of providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities while maintaining program performance standards.
Develop and maintain written materials and other informational pieces to broadly disseminate information regarding the ADA and HCC’s policies relating to students with disabilities.
Develop and implement internal measures and/or reports which inform HCC administration of the status of ADA compliance and opportunities for students with disabilities.
Coordinate with the Office of EEO and Title IX on student complaints alleging discrimination and non-compliance under the ADA and other applicable federal and state laws regarding discrimination based on disability.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Master’s degree with a concentration in counseling (i.e., Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy)
3 years’ experience counseling adult populations required
Higher education counseling preferred
Licensing & Certification
Valid Texas Driver License
Counseling licensure (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or Licensed Psychologist) required
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Credential a plus
Special Skills
MS Office Programs
Information Management Systems
Counseling Theory, Practice and Ethics
Knowledge of ADA and 504 regulations
Able to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends
Competencies
Delivering High Quality Work
Accepting Responsibility
Serving Customers
Supporting Organizational Goals
Driving Continuous Improvement
Acting with Integrity
Thinking Critically
Managing Change
Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
Security Sensitive This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code.
Organization & Team Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.
EEO Statement Houston Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the designated EEO & Title IX Coordinator.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact the provided number.
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