Casework Facilitator, Part-time
Category: Administrative/Professional
Department: Liberty Partnership
Locations: Batavia, NY
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Position ID: 203532
About Genesee Community College:
Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,300 students with 75+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, and several campus locations in Western New York State. Located in Batavia, GCC is only a short drive away from Buffalo and Rochester.
One of GCC's trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 54 Hyflex Classrooms, 88 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs and 8 science labs. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.
EDsmart recently ranked GCC as the number one community college in Western, New York and the fourth best community college in New York State.
The spacious campus boasts a new Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades Lab, along with a Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Tech lab, Solar Electric Technician lab, Nursing lab, Digital Arts Lab and Computerized Drafting & Design Lab. Additionally, the campus houses the Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery, Alfred C. O'Connell Library and Child Care Center. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house, classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers suite and communal style student housing at the Batavia campus.
SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu.
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
The Casework Facilitator is responsible for acting as a liaison for youth between home and school and providing services for youth in the following areas: Academic Support, Counseling, College and Career Preparation, and Family Advocacy.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Serves as liaison between student, home, and school.
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Makes home visits with each student to establish rapport with parents or guardians, gather information, address attendance concerns, and provide casework follow up.
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When appropriate, make referrals to outside agencies such as Social Services, Mental Health, and Center for Workforce Development. Serves as a liaison between the family, school, and community agencies.
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Consults with LPP Program Counselor and Assistant Director to accurately address educational need of LPP students.
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Consults and collaborates with school personnel on active student participants.
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Maintains student information management system to facilitate tracking student contact and progress
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Assists school counselors with group facilitation, case conferencing, and attendance issues.
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Attends appropriate Pupil Personnel and Committee meetings. Schedules of such meetings to be determined by the host district. Attends team meetings with students, teachers, and parent/teacher conferences as requested by parents/students and/or faculty.
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Schedule, coordinate and supervise tutorial sessions for LPP participants both in school and outside of school hours in the community.
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Assist in the planning and supervision of students involved in enrichment, career exploration and summer programming activities.
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Attend all scheduled LPP staff meetings.
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Attend all scheduled faculty meetings in the school building assigned to.
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Prepare monthly report and submit to Project Director the first of each month
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Prepare mileage report and submit to Principal Clerk by the fifth of each month. Mileage is recorded as your school assignment as the point of origin.
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Travel to and from home visits, meetings, and other related activities assigned by Project Director.
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Provide daily supervision of tutors and volunteers.
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Recruit and provide orientation to students for summer programming.
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Supervision of students and programs implementation for summer program.
Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Education or related field. An Associates Degree in Human Services, Education, or related field will be considered with a minimum of three years' experience working with adolescents and their families. Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically.
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Human Services, Education or related field is preferred.
Additional Information:
RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Project Director for Liberty Partnership Programs.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a temporary, 12-month, grant-funded, part-time position at 19.5 hours weekly. The position is compensated at a rate of $21.93 per hour. Incumbent must have reliable transportation. The Liberty Partnerships Grant program is currently in year 5 of a 5-year cycle with anticipated renewal. This is a long standing, grant-funded position.
BENEFITS:
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NYS Retirement Options
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Flex Spending Account
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GCC Tuition Assistance
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Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
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Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena
- On Campus dining options for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Access to approximately 90,000 items via GCC's Library Services
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
To apply, visit http://genesee.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=203532
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