Employment Listings: Director of Counseling

Department:

Student Services

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

City/State:

hawkins

Education:

Minimum of Master's,

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

7 years

Work Schedule:

M-F some weekends

Contact Name:

Danielle Delint

Contact Email:

ddelint@jarvis.edu

Date Posted:

03/17/2022

Description:

POSITION TITLE:  Director of Counseling (
QUALIFICATIONS:

•	A PhD or its equivalent preferably in Counseling
•	A Master’s degree with 7 years commensurate experience in counseling
•	Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
•	Experience in budget management, forecasting, conflict resolution, and grant writing
•	Ability to multi-task
•	Excellent communication and customer service skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•	Provide individual counseling services to students, faculty, administrators and staff
•	Provide vision, strategic planning, and assessment for the center to advance department and divisional mission. 
•	Provide and coordinate consultation, education and outreach services to faculty, staff, and students on developmental, mental health and harm-reduction issues. 
•	Develop and administer center protocols and procedures in keeping with current best-practices for college counseling centers. 
•	Coordinate the center's emergency and crisis response procedures and participate in threat assessment activities. 
•	Collaborate with colleagues across campus to develop strategies for optimizing student strengths and healthy development and for the prevention and intervention of psychological and behavioral concerns.
•	Provide intervention services in all areas of the college environment
•	Assist individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional problems
•	Develop training modules ‘for peer counselors/work-study assignments and R.A.’s (area of concern)
•	Develop growth-group activities per semester
•	Provide emergency or crisis intervention services to students
•	Perform other duties as needed

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

•	Demonstrates
o	Trustworthiness
o	Confidence
o	Enthusiasm
o	Initiative
o	Flexibility
o	Sound work ethics
•	Proven Skills
o	Listening skills
o	Team player

SUPERVISION AND EVALUATION

•	Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the immediate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the Jarvis Christian College Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION

•	Success in the workplace depends on a strong commitment to the tasks assigned, respect for others and confidentiality in handling, and dealing with prospects, and sensitive constituent information
•	Honesty, integrity, and treating others with respect are expected at all times.
•	Good presentation skills which include, but not limited to, professional dress/business attire, excellent personal grooming, and excellent verbal, as well as, written skills.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

•	Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, keeping current of best practices in area of responsibility

ETHICAL BEHAVIOR

•	Adhere to the Jarvis Christian College Code of Ethics

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

•	Twelve (12) month position

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