Coordinator, Mental Health Services
Cecil College
About Us: Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College's fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees. Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland's most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware. With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs. Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status. Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships. JOB SUMMARY The Coordinator, Mental Health Services oversees a comprehensive and holistic program promoting student behavioral health and wellbeing. The Coordinator serves as a resource, consultant, and collaborator with faculty, staff, and students for the early identification and intervention of at-risk students or students in distress. The Coordinator also plans, organizes, and facilitates educational programs and activities throughout the academic year. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS * Meeting with students and facilitating referrals to TimelyMD and community agencies * Utilizing and updating student case records in the Maxient Platform * Maintaining confidential, timely, and accurate documentation of student records * Planning and presenting evidence-based trainings, presentations, and assessments that address contemporary college population mental health concerns * Facilitating mental health first aid training to members of the college community * Developing student screening tools for mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, alcohol & drug use, and suicide risk * Designing and administering a College Health Assessment to gather baseline data from students on the following: alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use; sexual health, weight, nutrition, and exercise; mental health; personal safety and violence; food insecurity and homelessness; and hours of sleep * Assisting the Student Wellbeing Specialist with projects and providing guidance as needed * Administering and promoting the College's Wellness Platform, YOU at Cecil * Facilitating timely follow up with crisis intervention situations * Other duties as assigned OTHER RELATED DUTIES: * Attends related statewide meetings as appropriate. * Serves on the Cecil College CARE Team. * Partner with Cecil County Health Department and other community agencies. * Participate in College committees as necessary. * Handles other related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: * Education: Master's degree required, preferably in counseling, social work, health services and/or health promotion. * Experience: Minimum of two years' experience in counseling education is preferred. * Administrative: Able to identify, project and organize process and procedures related to at-risk students and/or students in distress. * Assessment: Data collection, assessment and knowledge is preferred. * Presentation: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to facilitate large and small group workshops and workshops. * Skills/Training: Professional experiences should reflect an understanding of the value and impact of mental health services, substance abuse education and wellness. * Proficiencies: Must demonstrate creativity and energy in approach to supporting student success. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. * Physical Demands: Periodic transport and set-up of materials for programming and training events. * Scheduling Requirements: This position is 20 hours per week. This position is not eligible for telework. SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS: * 20 hours per week * Candidate must be available during the hours of 8-4:30; shift to be determined upon hiring. * Due to the need of interaction with students, employees, and the college community this position requires in-person presence. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met. However, there may be times where additional lifting is required to set-up materials and display equipment at outreach events. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving. General Benefits: Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines. Rate: $34/hr. This is a non-exempt (hourly) overtime eligible position. Position posted on 10/14/2024 Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required. *We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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