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Form of workAbout 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 4,400 students with 60+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials and several campus locations in Western New York State. GCC is minutes from Batavia, and an easy drive to Buffalo and Rochester.
One of GCC's trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 45 HyFlex Classrooms, 57 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.
The spacious campus boasts a new Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Technology lab, Solar Electric Technician lab and Nursing lab. The Student Success Center, Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery and Alfred C. O'Connell Library, continue GCC's long-standing reputation of providing the best learning facilities available. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house with 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 apartment-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 and through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Job Description:
ABOUT LIBERTY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM:
The Liberty Partnership program seeks to remove the barriers which prevents many young adults from graduating from high school and encourages these students to pursue higher education or post-secondary vocational training by promoting collaboration between colleges and universities, community based organizations, school districts, parents, volunteers, businesses and industry in providing comprehensive services for "at risk" students to enter the workforce prepared with the necessary skills to be successful.
Genesee Community College is the lead agency which provides administrative and financial management. GCC campus resources and professional advisement are valuable to the program. The program office is located at the Batavia Campus Center. Liberty Partnership serves students in Albion, Medina, Batavia, Brockport School Districts and Byron-Bergen. To learn more, please visit https://www.genesee.edu/resources/high-school-students/accelerated-college-enrollment/liberty-partnership/
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
The Full-Time 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. Position will work primarily in the Medina School District.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as liaison between student, home, and school.
Makes home visits with each student to establish rapport with parents or guardians, gather information, address attendance concerns, and provide casework follow up.
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.
Consults with LPP Program Counselor and Assistant Director to accurately address educational need of LPP students.
Consults and collaborates with school personnel on active student participants.
Maintains student information management system to facilitate tracking student contact and progress
Assists school counselors with group facilitation, case conferencing, and attendance issues.
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.
Schedule, coordinate and supervise tutorial sessions for LPP participants both in school and outside of school hours in the community.
Assist in the planning and supervision of students involved in enrichment, career exploration and summer programming activities.
Attend all scheduled LPP staff meetings.
Attend all scheduled faculty meetings in the school building assigned to.
Prepare monthly report and submit to Project Director the first of each month
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.
Travel to and from home visits, meetings, and other related activities assigned by Project Director.
Provide daily supervision of tutors and volunteers.
Recruit and provide orientation to students for summer programming.
Supervision of students and programs implementation for summer program.
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 long standing, grant-funded, year-round position (including summers) at 35 hours per week and is compensated at a rate of $41,756.36 annually. The Liberty Partnerships Grant program is currently in year 2 of a 5 year cycle with anticipated renewal.
A valid NYS driver's license and readily available access to reliable transportation is required. The scope of the position requires working an occasional evening and weekends including some travel.
BENEFITS:
NYS Retirement
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
FSA
20 days' vacation, 24 sick, 4 personal days and 14 holidays annually
May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
May apply for Flexible Work Arrangement after 90 days of service
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena
Application Instructions:
The deadline for applications is February 18, 2024. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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