Part-time Project SAINT Wellness Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Adult Education department at Santa Fe College (SF) provides foundational education programs including Adult Basic Education, GED preparation, ESOL classes, and life skills training to help adult learners improve their skills, achieve educational goals, and transition into career or academic programs. The department offers flexible learning opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment, and through collaboration with SF departments and community partners, Adult Education fosters student success and lifelong learning.

The Part-time Project SAINT Wellness Specialist will provide workshops, individual support, referral, and advocacy for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled in Project SAINT and Adult Education programs. Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include :

Provides individualized and group workshops and support for stress management, study skills and success, test anxiety, anger management, communication, self-determination, and physical health and wellness.

Connects students to on and off campus resources for health and wellness.

Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws / regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required : A bachelor's degree in a related field or four (4) years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements : A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred : A bachelor's degree in a related field with three (3) years of relevant experience.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and / or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.

Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and / or relevant position software programs.

Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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