Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University is seeking an FAU graduate student or post-master's graduate for the position of Counselor in Residence - Boca Raton, FL. The mission of the FAU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide Florida Atlantic students with timely and effective mental health services that allow them to improve and maintain their mental well-being and therefore to meet their educational, personal, emotional, and psychological goals. The CIR provides drop-in support, overnight mental health support, respond to mental health crises as part of a coordinated response team, present mental health related programs to residential students, and will work with HRE. Depending on qualifications, candidates may have the opportunity to maintain a limited caseload at CAPS. The CIR will be provided with an on-campus apartment in a residential hall. Summary of Responsibilities: + Provides office hours of approximately 10-15 hours weekly to the on-campus student population with a mix of afternoon and evening hours. They will use office hours for drop-in support and provide resources for residential students and resident assistants. When appropriate, the CIR will refer students to CAPS clinicians. + Provide at least four educational programs and workshops to enhance wellness, well-being, resilience and healthy habits per semester. + Provide after-hours support for mental health and emotional concerns of the residential population with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) After- Hours Crisis Service. The CIR will utilize an on-call cell phone and is expected to remain within the borders outlined in on-call procedures. + Assist with the educational curriculum of HRE including offering ongoing informational groups within the residence halls on topics such as decision-making, self-management, effective communication, and interpersonal relationships. + Act as a resource to students and staff and offer input and recommendations for programming needs and programming assistance as requested by the University community. Provide materials and suggestions to resident assistants and residential students. + Complete necessary administrative duties including reports for HRE and CAPS, and documentation in accordance with CAPS policies and practices. + Assist with training sessions for HRE paraprofessional and professional staff pertaining to all aspects of mental health and CAPS services. + Attend and assist with planning and presenting educational programming to enable Residential Education professional and resident assistant staff to identify and refer distressed and disruptive students; assist with Behind Closed Doors training programs. + Implement the policies and procedures outlined by the Department of Housing and Residential Education (HRE) and FAU CAPS. + The CIR will attend weekly meetings with CAPS, which may include individual supervision, training and case consultation. + CIR will also meet bi-weekly with the Associate Director of Residential Education and attend monthly Residential Education staff meetings. + CIR will meet and collaborate as needed with HRE staff, FAUPD and other campus partners to support students. Explore Living in Palm Beach County The goal is to provide local employers and new employees in the area a comprehensive guide with places to live. View it here: www.bdb.org/apartments Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled or graduated from a graduate-level program from an accredited institution in counseling, social work or mental health-related field. • 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. • Demonstrated commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice. Salary: $15.00 per hour College or Department: OPS - SA: Counseling & Psych Pep Talk Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday - Sunday working 20 hours per week. Schedule varies. Application Deadline: 2024-09-20 Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice. 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 full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt 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 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. PRE-EMPLOYMENT 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 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004. Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins. With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. 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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.