Student Advisor at College Internship Program Inc

Long Beach, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Organization Skills, Prioritization Skills, Self-motivation, Empathy, Understanding of Autism, Understanding of Learning Disabilities, Team Coordination, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Student Engagement, Advising Processes, Report Writing, Meeting Facilitation, Collaboration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

STUDENT ADVISOR A Day in the Life: The Student Advisor partners with students, their families and referring professionals to facilitate our students’ path toward independence, as well as to serve as the main facilitator and liaison to all CIP functions within the center. The Student Advisor is an onsite full-time non-exempt position located in Long Beach, CA that reports to the Head Student Advisor. 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 Advisor position involves a moderate physical demand. The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives. All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With: * Write and coordinate Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Semi-Annual Progress reports. * Prepare and facilitate periodic meetings with students and parents. * Communicate with student families regarding overall progress, activities attended, schedule changes, internship issues and opportunities and any other information which pertains to the student’s program plan. * Assist students with banking/money management, monitor student monthly budget. * Lead Team Review Meetings (TRMs) and communicate up-to-date student progress on advising goals to CIP staff on a weekly basis. * Attend weekly meetings to receive an update on the student’s academic, residential, culinary, community service and vocational progress. * Consult regularly with other department coordinators to ensure that student’s programming is comprehensive and supportive for the students’ overall goals. * Confront and respond to problems, policy violations, and other issues that might arise. * Reinforce student’s path on the continuum of growth from self-awareness through self-determination. * Monitor student progress through goal achievement. * Apprise families, external professionals and CIP staff of student progress. * Promote and encourage student engagement by utilizing Advising Processes and Tools. * Coordinate with the CIP team to determine appropriate supports that assist students in a way unique to their needs. * *Other Duties as Assigned * Qualities You Possess: * The Student Advisor 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: * Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required. * Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required. * 2 years of experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities at the higher education level is highly preferred. * Special education and/or advising background, particularly at the higher education level is highly preferred. * An Active Driver’s License is required. Why Join CIP? * Vacation Time - 15 days full time only * Paid Holidays - 13 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.

Responsibilities

The Student Advisor partners with students and their families to facilitate their path toward independence and serves as the main liaison to all CIP functions. Responsibilities include writing Individual Service Plans, monitoring student progress, and coordinating with the CIP team to provide appropriate supports.