Job Details
STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
A Day in the Life:
The Student Support Specialist collaborates with students to help them become well-rounded, informed citizens who can live independent and self-sufficient lives as well as navigate the community. The specialist may work simultaneously in multiple functional areas depending upon center requirements and individual development goals. As such, the Student Support Specialist will familiarize themselves with handbooks and other relevant job content for additional functions as they are given assignments there. The Student Support Specialist is an onsite part-time non-exempt position located in Berkeley, CA who reports to the Social Skills Coordinator.
This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Student Support Specialist position involves a low physical demand.
All the Responsibilities Well Trust You With:
- Support students in achieving plans related to academic goal, majors and degree paths.
- Assists students in navigating and accessing educational institutions services and accommodation.
- Coach students in the practice of executive functions for managing and completing coursework.
- Communicate student academic progress to Academic Coordinator and/or Assistant Program Director.
- Teach related skills that will facilitate overall success in higher education through individual and group sessions.
- Instructs social skills curriculum usually through individual sessions, including aspects of social communication, awareness, behavior, and confidence.
- Instructs and supports program areas of Reframing, PEERS, and Social Mentoring.
- Involve students in everyday, real life experiences, by accompanying them to local venues, college clubs, community activities, and places that match their area of interest in order to practice their social skills.
- Assesses student social skills strengths and challenges and assists in student goal setting.
- Produces and communicates individual social thinking session notes, monthly group notes, and progress reports to Social Skills Coordinator.
- Assists in planning and supervision of weekend activities in collaboration with life skills for all students to participate in to practice social skills.
- *Other Duties as Assigned
Qualities You Possess:
- The Student Support Specialist will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills, and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.
Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in a related field is required.
- At least two years of related experience and/or training is required.
- A strong special education background, particularly at the higher education level is required.
- Experience in the field of autism and/or learning differences is highly preferred.
- Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company computer software programs is required.
- An active Drivers License is required.
Why Join CIP?
- Vacation Time - 15 days full time only
- Paid Holidays - 12 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only
- Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%
- Financial Wellness Advisor Services
- Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time
- Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time
- Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts
- A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges
- Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and Collaborative Culture
*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors
Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.
Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.