Career Counselor - Center for Disabilitiy Studies, University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Posted: Thursday, December 2, 2021
Career Counselor, Center for Disabilities Studies
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
Under the general direction of the Career & Life Studies Certificate Program Manager, the Career Counselor provides career and employment support for individuals associated with the initiative and works collaboratively with campus and business partners.
The Career & Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) is housed at the University of Delaware Center for Disabilities (CDS). The initiative provides a comprehensive set of supports for UD students with intellectual disabilities within an inclusive college experience, as well as services to high school students with a range of disabilities through specific programs overseen by the CDS. More information on the initiative can be found at https://www.cds.udel.edu/clsc/.
The Center for Disabilities Studies (CDS) is the largest research and public service center in the College of Education and Human Development. It provides a leadership role in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of society. The Center accomplishes this through education, service, information dissemination, and research.
Major responsibilities:
Direct service with students with intellectual disabilities:
• Develops and delivers course modules and workshops to students enrolled in the Career and Life Studies Certificate (CLSC) program including the creation of course materials.
• Provides individualized coaching support to students enrolled in the program and co-facilitates the creation and modification of person-centered plans.
• Lead the assessment of individuals' employment skills and career interests in order to support appropriate internship and employment opportunities in conjunction and collaboration with other CLSC staff and activities.
• Support students' development of applications, resumes, cover letters, and interviews with potential employers.
• Support student self-advocacy for workplace accommodations and adaptations, and help facilitate conversations among students, employers and other colleagues.
• Provide and develop periodic on-site job and internship coaching for a designated caseload of students.
Direct work with local businesses and corporations:
• Establish new employer contacts and strengthen current employer contacts through outreach activities to determine hiring needs and promote autistic individuals as a potential candidate pool.
• Conduct industry research and develop target employer lists for outreach efforts.
• Serve as a liaison for internship supervisors at job sites as identified.
• Work in collaboration with CLSC staff to develop and conduct training for employers specific to hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities.
Programmatic responsibilities:
• Participates in the recruitment, training and supervision of miscellaneous wage, UD undergraduate hourly staff, interns, and volunteers during the academic year who serve as internship coaches, point coaches, and teaching assistants.
• Maintain specific documentation and participate in the data collection and dissemination processes for the CLSC program, research, CDS-specific and contractual needs.
• Write and compile sections of associated reports summarizing time-specific activity.
• Design, develop, schedule, and conduct presentations on current trends and research in career development for individuals with disabilities for university stakeholders.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in special education (emphasis on autism preferred), vocational rehabilitation, human services, or related field preferred.
• Higher education experience preferred.
• Experience in career development services.
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
• Knowledge and use of career development assessments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience preparing and presenting to a variety of stakeholders groups.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong case management skills.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.
Special Requirements:
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Accessible, reliable transportation for periodic travel to statewide school districts and the surrounding region.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a complete CV, letter of interest and experience, and a Diversity statement at https://www.udel.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/careers/ Job Reference # 497208 .
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.