POSITION TITLE: College Navigator for One on One Services Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Employment and Transition Services

REPORTS TO: Program Manager, Employment and Transition Services

FLSA: Exempt

Basic Function:

Provide in person support on-campus and at client’s home to one college student with disabilities to help increase independence and help navigate campus, including attending classes and tutoring sessions with the student.

Please note: This is a temporary position with guaranteed work through November 2022. The hourly rate is $15 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Follow action plan for each semester that addresses the student’s goals as they relate to their independence and college success
• Provide 1:1 coaching to develop and support concrete goals in areas of higher education and independent living to meet the student’s unique needs and encourage independence in all phases of the program
• Help identify potential barriers and problem solve around them with student/family and college staff and other support team members if necessary
• Maintain a supportive environment between the college and student/family
• Advocate for the student, identifying their needs, and help to explain them to college staff
• Maintain on-going documentation including weekly notes and monthly reports
• Communication with program manager including weekly check-ins
• Ability to meet expectations, standards and protocol of work site and referring agency
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis
• Resolves routine administrative problems

Relations with Others:

• Direction is received from the program manager
• Accepts constructive feedback and modifies actions accordingly
• Accepts assignments in a positive and proactive manner
• Interfaces with student, family, disability professionals, and educators
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required
• Able to adapt communication style to effectively communicate with client due to differing communication abilities

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree preferred, some college experience required
• Experience with young adults with autism preferred
• Knowledge of college resources and systems preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) and Zoom video conferencing preferred
• Passed Background Check
• TB test and health provider – clearance to work note
• Covid 19 Vaccine (Colleges are requiring the vaccine to enter campus

Required Work Habits:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work flexible hours; occasional nights may be required
• Ensure accurate administrative reporting as required
• Completes all assigned tasks and projects in a timely and thorough manner
• Ability to relate to student, family and professionals in a positive manner
• Flexible and able to work well with others
• Maintain open and effective communication
• Ability to communicate effectively by phone and in person with professionals, parent, and client
• Able to adapt communication style to effectively communicate with client
• Ability to organize projects, prioritize workflow and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately
• Accepts assignments in a positive and proactive manner
• Accepts constructive feedback and modifies actions accordingly

Physical Demands:

• Frequent communicating in person, via video conferencing, via phone, and through e-mail
• Must be able to use various office machines
• Frequent use of computer and telephone
• Frequent sitting, standing and maneuvering

Mental Demands, Environmental Conditions, and Physical Surroundings

• Frequent flexibility to establish workflow priorities
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Ability to anticipate program needs and implement solutions for addressing them
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to anticipate challenges, and help implement strategies for addressing them
• College campus and client’s home are primary settings for services and may need to report to Easter Seals Offices occasionally
• Exposure to weather conditions consistent with required travel

Equipment Used:

• Office equipment such as computer, telephone, and printer
• Responsible for providing own transportation

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.