Counselor in Residence
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Counselor in Residence. Boca Raton FL.
The Counselor in Residence (CIR) is a parttime position offering many exciting and rewarding experiences. The CIR must reside on campus and will be embedded in the Department of Housing and Residential Education (HRE). The oncampus apartment can only accommodate one person living in the space. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing mental health support and psychoeducational programming to residential students for the purpose of helping them achieve their personal academic and life goals in a pluralistic society.
In this role the CIR will rotate after hours oncall to assist in managing situations where residential students are in immediate need of support including domestic or interpersonal violence sexual assault or other mental health concerns. They will also provide some support for mental health crises while working in conjunction with CAPS after hours on call service and FAU Police (FAU PD). In working collaboratively with HRE the CIR will engage with students in a format that is accessible decreases stress and increases resilience and coping. The CIR will provide daytime consultation services in the residence halls help students identify and utilize campus resources and community support that facilitates student growth and holistic wellbeing.
In addition to supporting residential students and working in a dynamically diverse institution the CIR will earn competitive pay receive oncampus housing and would receive supervision and acquire clinical hours for practicum/internship program requirements. A postmasters candidate could receive supervision and acquire clinical hours for licensure requirements.
Summary of responsibilities:
- Through dropin hours support and provide resources for residential students and resident assistants with mental health and wellbeing concerns. When appropriate the CIR will refer students to CAPS clinicians.
- Provide oncall afterhours support for limited scope of mental health and emotional concerns of the residential population while consulting with CAPS afterhours oncall service and FAU PD. The CIR will carry an oncall cell phone and is expected to remain within the borders outlined in oncall procedures.
- Provide at least four educational programs and workshops to residential students and workshops to enhance wellness wellbeing resilience and healthy habits per semester.
- Assists HRE staff in designing learning opportunities around mental health and wellbeing for residential students.
- Assist with the educational curriculum of HRE including offering ongoing informational groups within the residence halls on topics such as decisionmaking selfmanagement effective communication and interpersonal relationships.
- Assist with training sessions for HRE paraprofessional and professional staff pertaining to all aspects of mental health and CAPS service including how to recognize and respond to distressed students.
- Complete necessary administrative duties including reports for HRE and CAPS and documentation in accordance with CAPS policies and practices.
- Abide by the policies and procedures outlined by the Department of Housing and Residential Education (HRE) and FAU CAPS.
- Attend weekly meetings with CAPS which may include individual supervision training and case consultation.
- Meet biweekly with the Associate Director of Residential Education or designee and attend monthly Residential Education staff meetings.
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Minimum Qualifications:
A masters degree from an accredited institution in counseling social work or mental healthrelated field required.Must have completed 1 year of graduate level coursework in the field of mental health
Strong commitment and experience with diverse individuals and communities
Demonstrate awareness and value of culturally responsive mental health practice.
Demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Experience providing support to young and emerging adults.
University Counseling Center experience in a multidisciplinary setting.
Experience working in residential living such as a Resident Assistant Graduate
Assistant or Resident Director.
Experience and interest in provision of community level interventions outreach
consultation.
Salary:
$15 per hour.College or Department:
Division of Student AffairsLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 9am 9pm. Some weekends and oncall up to 20 hours per week.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide fulltime or parttime employment in an exempt or nonexempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover Letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at. For inquiries concerning employees job applicants or other available accommodations please email or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561).
Employment Type
Part-Time
