Social Worker for Student Wellness

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

The Social Worker for Student Wellness will promote and improve the health and wellbeing of students by educating them on the impact of adopting healthy lifestyles. This position will provide a supportive environment and share campus and community resources to ensure students can thrive and succeed in their educational journey. The selected individual will incorporate health equity, multicultural diversity, social justice, and public health principles into health promotion and campus support programs and services. The ability to identify student concerns and develop appropriate programs and services to support student needs is vital for the person in this role. The Social Worker for Student Wellness provides counseling and case management for students with various needs and care coordination for the Sexual Health Clinic, responds to students in crisis, and provides intervention and support services as needed. This position independently develops and facilitates support groups on sexual health, healthy relationships, body image, mental health awareness, and other topics impacting college students. They must be comfortable presenting in front of an audience and advising students on sensitive topics. The person in this position must be able to exercise tact and discretion and adhere to strict confidentiality. This position requires excellent verbal and written skills, time management, and organizational skills. In the absence of the Associate Director of Student Wellness, the Social Worker for Student Wellness must be able to manage the Wellness Center, supervise the wellness staff and triage crisis situations with sound decision-making.

* Develop, implement, and evaluate the specific wellness programs, functions, services, and activities to promote resiliency, create positive academic outcomes and increase student retention and completion

* Design, plan, facilitate and evaluate the success of support groups; Report challenges to implementation and what supports are needed for program success

* Provide emotional support, advocate, identify immediate needs, and make appropriate referrals to campus and community resources

* Provide case management, counseling, intervention and follow-up for students, specifically those referred from the sexual health clinic, including but not limited to topics such as, time management, past or recent trauma or abuse, and sexuality or gender identity questions

* Create a comprehensive referral guide, including sexual health, basic needs, and health care resources

* Assist with the Peer Led Health Ed program in the Wellness Center including managing small budget for student projects

* Functions as a liaison between the Dragon Leadership Program, Rouse Scholars Program, faculty, the Center for Civic and Community Engagement and the Wellness Center to implement volunteer and/or service projects on campus

* Supervise the work social service interns in various courses and mentor students through various projects

* Recruit, train, hire and supervise Wellness Center Peer Health Educators

* Maintain knowledge of the latest trends affecting community college students including healthy lifestyle, prevention, basic needs, and student wellbeing

* Plan, develop, and implement communication strategies to share health and program information with students through printed materials, social media, and other means

* Create a safe, inclusive, comfortable atmosphere for students of all backgrounds and beliefs

* Develop, engage, and maintain familiarity with campus and community referral resources

* Track and compile data from activities, maintain invoices, and develop reports for quarterly reporting to the Howard County Health Department and Howard Community College Student Success division

* Execute emergency procedures when necessary

* Serve as an expert in the field and function with little direction and supervision

* Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field required, and two-five years' experience required;

* Previous experience working with a diverse student population, preferably on a college campus.

* Knowledge of mental health and wellness issues in a college student population.

* Experience in facilitating support groups and conducting small presentations is essential.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

* Experience developing health communication preferred.

* Demonstrated ability to identify and manage priorities and provide excellent customer service.

* Ability to use initiative and professional judgement to identify and deal with issues as they arise.

* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required.

* Knowledge and Understanding of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) rules and regulations.

* This is a part-time grant funded position working 25 hours per week

* Requires regular attendance

* May require evening hours

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.