Job Description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.

Shepherds College offers opportunities to start or develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. We offer career opportunities for job seekers with years of experience and those looking for entry-level work with on-the-job training and growth potential.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Funded HSA
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• 8+ Weeks of PTO
• $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
• Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and Mentoring Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Free Lunches
• Free Temporary Housing (if relocating)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Advisor at Shepherds College will work with a caseload of 14-16 students to support them with their growth and development throughout the course of their time in the program. The Advisor will focus on supporting students in areas such as social behavior, budgeting, professionalism, and conflict resolution.

This is a full-time position with 1st-shift hours. The position includes an on-call rotation with other Advisors to support with unexpected but infrequent situations in the evenings and on weekends.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic advisement, personal and professional guidance, and career counseling for an assigned group of students through regular individual meetings and personal connections
• Act as the primary liaison and point of first contact between parents of advisees and Shepherds College
• Collaborate with other internal departments and community partners to ensure that each student's needs are met
• Manage behavioral issues among students and help implement behavior plans, as needed, communicating regularly with Academic and Student Life staff regarding behavioral concerns
• Complete required documentation, assessments, and communication

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Special Education is a plus
• Must have experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

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