Social Services Specialist

JOB
Minimum Salary $ 45,123.53Salary offer commensurate with education and related work experience. This is a Full-Time Professional position located in our Student Accessibility and Counseling Services Department. APPLICATION STATUSYour application status will be updated throughout the review process. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENTRequires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends.May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information (www.naces.org).Alvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's status.This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Social Services Specialist connects students to campus and community resources to assist them with life barriers prohibiting their success as well as meeting their basic needs. This position provides a system of care by effectively serving as an intake and triage specialist for students that are referred with basic needs. As chief liaison to other college departments and the community, this position reports to the Director of Accessibility and Counseling and develops partnerships with local community-based agencies and high schools in identifying and recruiting targeted student/client populations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Provides a system of care for students by effectively serving as a student intake and triage specialist.Refers students to the appropriate campus and community resources.Supports all basic need services provided by the College.Continuously maintains knowledge of social service delivery systems, and campus and community resources and services.Follow procedures and processes for case management and emergency aid access.Performs clerical duties for Director of Accessibility and Counseling. Schedules appointments, maintains and updates appointment calendars for Accessibility and Counseling staff.Files, tracks, and maintains various documents and records for the Office of Accessibility and Counseling.Orders, receives and delivers merchandise or materials for basic need services.Participates in cross-training activities within the department or as directed by the Director of Accessibility and Counseling.Serves on campus committees as needed.Creates partnerships with campus and community resources by maintaining knowledge of services available for students. Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics rules and guidelines. Engages in continuing education and professional development activities related to the performance of job functions and maintenance of skills and licensure in one’s professional specialty area. Required to provide an exemplary level of customer service to all internal, external customers, vendors, community leaders, etc.Serve as the SB412 Liaison and assist the Foster Care/Homeless Liaison.Serve as a member of the Title IX team.Other duties may be assigned WORK ENVIRONMENTThe incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to twenty (2) pounds.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Licensed Baccalaureate of Social Work (LBSW)Experience working in a higher education settingExperience working with individuals who have faced barriers similar to those of the ACC student population