Counselor Associate, Counseling Center

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of the Counseling Center, the Counselor Associate provides a broad range of administrative services and direct student support within the center. The incumbent will serve as the first point of contact for student triage, promoting counseling services and mental health initiatives on FIT's social media platforms.

Essential Functions:

• Triage all inquires by conducting a brief screening of students with emergencies, and/or with urgent or critical concerns.
• Alert crisis intervention team (so they can pursue hospitalization as needed and provide counseling follow-up).
• Alert Director of Counseling/counseling staff to any urgent cases.
• Present screened walk-in cases twice weekly at case disposition meetings.
• Develop workshops for and conduct informational sessions for students regarding counseling services on campus.
• Provide direct referrals to FIT supportive services including Tutoring, the Writing and Speaking Studio and Health Services Nutritionist.
• Facilitate referral of students to counselors (assist with making an appointment).
• Facilitate referral of students to community providers (provide a list of psychotherapy and/or psychiatric community resources).

Office Management and Administrative Support

• Assist with front desk coverage, greet students, answer the telephone for the Counseling Center main line, and schedule appointments with counselors.
• Coordinate assessment measures including the C-CAPS and the Same Day Walk-in Form.
• Assist with data collection and compiling data for departmental bimonthly reports.
• Analyze clinical workflow using EMR software to aid in program development and to assess the efficacy of the service delivery to enhance student learning and retention efforts.
• Conduct weekly FIT community outreach via social media; post stories and tips on wellness and promote Counseling Center offerings.
• Supervise the social media student worker.
• Update and maintain the FIT Counseling Center website.
• Identify and implement multimedia resources to support Counseling Center services and programming, i.e., incorporate podcasts on department website.
• Assist in updating and maintaining database of referral and community resource options.
• Approve employee timesheets on behalf of the director.
• Assist with budget requests.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, sociology or a related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with diverse adolescents or college population.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to multicultural, gender identity, underprivileged, LGBTQ, and trauma issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with the college community.
• Ability to work collaboratively and represent the Counseling Center at campus-wide events.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel), Google applications and social media platforms such as Instagram.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling or social work preferred.
• Experience in a college mental health setting.
• Experience with inpatient facilities or hospital setting.
• Digital native, familiar with posting and messaging on a variety of social media platforms.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations-Constant; Communicate Orally- Constant; Reason & Analyze- Constant; Write- Frequent

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The position is on campus, primarily in an office environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit- Frequent; Stand-Occasional; Bend- Occasional; Walk- Frequent; Climb- N/A; Pull- Occasional; Push- Occasional; Lift

Additional Information:

Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Salary Schedule 92
Hiring Salary: $60,685 per year

Full-Time Benefits
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule
Remote Pilot Program

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants- Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .

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EEO/ Affirmative Action Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

The Fashion Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the community.

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and applications for a Counseling Associate in the Counseling Center.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.