Director Counseling Services

Salary: $83,126.00 - $92,362.00 Annually Location : Elkhorn, WI Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24045 Division: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Opening Date: 03/13/2024 Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Central SUMMARY Start with an organization that understands that work culture and work/life balance are so important to the happiness of our employees! Come join the Gateway family where a generous vacation and benefits package is the norm
Sick and Vacation time (prorated) available on Day 1, as well as Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits should you elect to enroll
The Director of Accessibility & Counseling Services plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, supervision, planning, and coordination for Disability Support & Counseling services
The primary objective is to offer accommodations and support services to disabled and underrepresented student populations, with a focus on enhancing retention and graduation rates
This position operates within the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, working to diminish educational barriers and foster a sense of belonging and inclusiveness
The Director will oversee programming that focuses on student retention/completion and Disability Support services
In addition, the Director will provide short?term, solution?oriented counseling for students experiencing developmental difficulties, mental health concerns, relational issues, academic challenges, and/or behavior problems
This position has supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion See for yourself how our employees are the foundation of our students' continued success!
Apply today to join the Gateway Family! RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Administration: Provide leadership, strategic planning, and day-to-day administration of accessibility and counseling services to eliminate barriers hindering student success

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to enhance campus climate, retention, and student success

Accommodations and Collaborative Processes: Build collaborative partnerships with college staff, especially in the Learning Success Division and Student Affairs, to provide counseling and disability support services

Facilitate the interactive process, collaborating with students, instructors, and staff to determine reasonable accommodations in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act

Consult with various stakeholders to coordinate counseling care for Gateway students

Consult with faculty, instructional staff, and college stakeholders to advise on reasonable accommodations based on established policies, laws, and best practices

Champion the student experience by advancing mental health services, medical resources supporting student success, and disability support services

Training Programs: Develop, deliver, and promote training programs and resources for diverse stakeholder groups to disseminate accurate information and provide guidance on disability services and counseling

Grant Management: Oversee grant programming targeting mental health services for student retention/completion

Manage and complete grant activities and reporting for students with disabilities and counseling services
Seek and maintain grant funding sources supporting student services

Individual Therapy and Crisis Intervention: Provide solution-focused and short-term individual therapy for students

Conduct supportive counseling, assessments, and crisis intervention

Serve as a key member of Gateway's CARE Team, participating in the behavioral intervention process

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned Please note the above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job with or without notice.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THE POSITION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Counseling, Disability Services, or Vocational Rehabilitation or related counseling degree, including credited practicum/internship

PLUS Current certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Five (5) years of recent successful experience working effectively with students populations and staff representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and academic abilities Strong knowledge of American with Disabilities Act, Demonstrated program development and management experience

Demonstrated experience with federal or state grant-funded programs

Demonstrated team-oriented thinking as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Other required knowledge, skills, and abilities: The ability to collaborate with faculty, staff and students to examine diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and college community Skilled in workshop facilitation and ability to do classroom and professional development trainings Working experience with computer software systems Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective problem solving skills SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION DIVISION/LOCATION: Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Elkhorn COMP GRADE: 30 FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
Visa sponsorship is not available
Employment is contingent upon an acceptable background Flexibility is needed to accommodate day, evening and weekend student & business needs Guide Not ApplicableActivity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionallyOccupation required this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)FrequentlyOccupation required this activity from 33% - 66%% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)ContinuouslyOccupation required this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Physical DemandsFrequency
Lift/CarryFrequencySittingContinuously
0 - 10 lbsFrequentlyStandingOccasionally
11 - 20 lbsOccasionallyWalkingOccasionally
21 - 50 lbsNot ApplicableReaching OverheadOccasionally
51 - 100 lbsNot ApplicableReaching at or Below Shoulder LevelFrequently
Over 100 lbsNot ApplicableKeyboardingContinuously
StoopingOccasionally
Push / PullYes / NoCrouchingOccasionally
12 lbs or lessOccasionallyKneelingNot Applicable
13 - 25 lbsNot ApplicableCrawlingNot Applicable
26 - 40 lbsNot ApplicableClimbing Ramps or StairsOccasionally
41 - 100 lbsNot ApplicableClimbing Ladders, Ropes or ScaffoldingNot Applicable
Over 100 lbsNot ApplicableDrivingNot Applicable
Traveling - overnight stay(s)Occasionally
Hearing RequirementYes / NoCommunicating VerballyFrequently
One-on-one (in person)YesFar Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20' or moreOccasionally
Group or conference (in person)YesNear Visual Acuity: clarity to see 20' or lessContinuously
TelephoneYes
Other SoundsYes Environmental Conditions Working ConditionsFrequency
Noise Intensity LevelFrequencyHumidity: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
QuietOccasionallyExtreme Cold: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
ModerateFrequentlyExtreme Hot: non-weather relatedNot Applicable
LoudOccasionallyWorking OutdoorsNot Applicable
Very LoudNot ApplicableWetness: contact with water or other liquidsNot Applicable Working Conditions Working ConditionsFrequency
Working ConditionsFrequencyWorking in Close Proximity to OthersContinuously
Working interruptionsFrequentlyOpen Work SpaceContinuously
Stressful situationsOccasionallyWorking in a confined spaceFrequently
Exposure to offensive odorsNot ApplicableExposure to a computer screen Continuously
Required uniform supplied by departmentNot Applicable
Gateway will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law Gateway Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affirmative Action Plan
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
Reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities
If you have a disability and an accommodation for the application process, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights at Click To Reveal Email
or Click To Reveal Phone
Your safety while employed at Gateway Technical College is one of our top priorities, so we encourage you to read our Annual Security Report (click the link for the full report) prior to beginning classes
This report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Violence Against Women Act
This report includes crime statistics, institutional policies on campus security and safety, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes or incidents, sexual misconduct, and other important matters
Please feel free to email clery @gtc.edu or call Click To Reveal Phone to request a hard copy of the report. MEDICAL INSURANCE (WCA Group Health Trust)
Hospital/surgical plan with major medical, effective first date of hire
United Healthcare Choice+
•In-Network: $1,000 Individual/$2,000 Family
•Co-Pays: Office Visits: $20; Urgent Care: $30; Emergency Room; $200; MRI $100
•Out-of-Network: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family, Office Visits - $40.00 Copay; then 80% coinsurance after deductible
•Co-Insurance: In-Network 90/10 to Out of Pocket Max; Out-of-Network: 70/30 to Out of Pocket Max
•Maximum Out-of-Pocket: In-Network: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family; Out-of-Network: $3,000 Individual/$6,000 Family
•Pre-Taxed Premiums Per Pay Period (Twice a Month): $76.48 Individual, $173.37 Family
•Prescription drug plan - $0 copay for drugs on the Value Choice Drug list; Generic $10; preferred $25; non-preferred $50
•Vision & Hearing Exams: Benefits include annual vision exams and hearing tests
•Use of Gateway Employee Clinic - NO copays, NO deductible, and NO lab fee
Available to employee and family members on plan DENTAL INSURANCE (Delta Dental)
Effective first date of hire
Pre-taxed premiums per pay period: $3.50 Individual; $9.03 Family
Preventative covered 100%, other dental services covered at 80% VISION INSURANCE (Delta Dental)
Optional plan available to employees working 20 or more hours per week
Deduction taken monthly
Pre-taxed premiums per month
Materials Only Plan : $4.91 Single; $12.22 Family
Comprehensive Plan : $5.25 Single; $13.08 Family


SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (The Standard)
Optional plan available to employees working 20 or more hours per week
Deduction taken biweekly LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE (The Standard)
Ninety (90) day waiting period before benefits become payable
66 2/3% of salary during period of disability to be reviewed by insurance company at the end of two years
Premium paid by District GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE & DISMEMBERMENT (SYMETRA)
$1,000 of term life per $1,000 of income
Effective the first of the month following date of hire
Premium paid by District WISCONSIN RETIREMENT SYSTEM
The employer pays 6.5% and the employee pays 6.5% of the shares
Normal retirement benefits are based on a formula for retirement at age 65 IRS SECTION 125 PLAN (Employee Benefits Corp.)
Employee can put pre-tax money into an account to be used toward medical/day care expenses - Flexible Spending Account
Maximum $2,850 for medical; $5,000 for childcare TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY: 403b or 457 are available on a voluntary basis HOLIDAYS: 11 paid holidays per year CAMPUS SHUT-DOWN: The campus will be closed between Christmas & New Year's Day SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year cumulative to 180 days VACATION Non-Faculty Exempt Employees Non-Exempt Employees
Years of Service Vacation Days (per year) Years of Service Vacation Days (per year)
0-1 1.67 prorated days per month 0-1 1 prorated day per month
********
********
15+ ********
15-19 20
20+ 25 SICK LEAVE
12 days per year cumulative to 180 days TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Refer to Employee Handbook
Effective 07/01/18
Revised 07/01/22
01


Do you possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Disability Services, or Vocational Rehabilitation OR related counseling degree, including a credited practicum/internship? Yes No


02


For consideration of employment, did you attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or unofficial) and/or certifications to your application? (Application will not be considered without transcripts) Yes No


03


Which one of the following do you possess? (Please attach a copy of your license to your application)
Current certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor Current certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker None of the above


04


Do you possess at least Five (5) years of recent successful experience working effectively with student populations and staff representing diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and academic abilities? Yes No


05


Do you possess Strong knowledge of American with Disabilities Act? Yes No


06


Do you possess demonstrated program development and management experience? Yes No


07


Do you possess demonstrated experience with federal or state grant-funded programs? Yes No


08


Do you possess demonstrated team-oriented thinking as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision? Yes No


09


Do you possess working experience with computer software systems? Yes No


10


I understand and acknowledge that Gateway does not provide relocation assistance for employment
If I am offered and accept a position with Gateway Technical College that requires me to relocate, I plan to incur those expenses myself
I will incur expenses of relocation or i will not need to relocate. I am no longer interested in the position


11


I understand that Gateway does not offer visa sponsorship and acknowledge that i do not now nor will I require sponsorship for employment in the future
I do not now nor will I in the future require visa sponsorship I currently require sponsorship for employment I will require visa sponsorship in the future.


12


Which of the following best applies to your employment status with Gateway Technical College? (check one) I am not now nor have I ever been an employee of Gateway Technical College. I am currently a permanent full time employee I am currently a permanent part time employee. I am currently a casual or student worker. I am currently an adjunct faculty employee. I am a current Limited Term employee. I was previously employed at Gateway Technical College in the past.


Required Question Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Business Requirements Communication Community Mental Health Services Creative Problem Solving