What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Case Manager - Liberty Partnership Program position at Niagara Community College?
Position Information
Position Category
Part Time Staff
Position Status
12 Month
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary
$25 per hour
Department
Academic Affairs - Group Office-Admin
Working Hours
28 hours per week
General Description
Niagara County Community College is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Liberty Partnership Program as Part-Time Case Managers. This grant-funded position will play a crucial role in providing essential services to students in grades 5-12 who are enrolled in our partner school districts, supporting their academic and personal development. Responsibilities of this position include conducting outreach, administering program assessments, planning and implementation of activities, providing academic assistance, and the overall evaluation of students’ needs.
In this part-time position you will work up to 28 hours per week. The schedule will be within 8:00-4:30 Monday- Thursday. This position includes paid planning time.
In this part-time position you will work up to 28 hours per week. The schedule will be within 8:00-4:30 Monday- Thursday. This position includes paid planning time.
Typical Work Activities
The Case Manager is responsible for providing program services to all students enrolled in the Liberty Partnerships Program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Administer program assessments. Use assessment data to drive programming to meet the needs of the student population.
2. Provide academic instruction to assist students with homework completion in the various content subject areas.
3. Design and implement lessons, activities, and trips for students according to grant guidelines. These activities will include social and life skills improvement, academic assistance, community service, employment preparation, college readiness, enrichment or cultural activities, mentoring, civic service, leadership, sports and wellness, social and emotional skill development.
4. Plan, develop, and conduct workshops including but not limited to financial literacy, career and college exploration, interviewing skills, resume building, effective communication, setting and achieving goals.
5. Serve as a student advocate. Enhance collaborative relationships to maximize the student’s and family’s ability to access supportive services.
6. Will work closely with partner school counselors to identify and case manage Liberty students.
7. Prepare and make presentations to groups.
8. Conduct home visits for new participants, for material drop off, and maintain ongoing home contact as needed.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
1. Administer program assessments. Use assessment data to drive programming to meet the needs of the student population.
2. Provide academic instruction to assist students with homework completion in the various content subject areas.
3. Design and implement lessons, activities, and trips for students according to grant guidelines. These activities will include social and life skills improvement, academic assistance, community service, employment preparation, college readiness, enrichment or cultural activities, mentoring, civic service, leadership, sports and wellness, social and emotional skill development.
4. Plan, develop, and conduct workshops including but not limited to financial literacy, career and college exploration, interviewing skills, resume building, effective communication, setting and achieving goals.
5. Serve as a student advocate. Enhance collaborative relationships to maximize the student’s and family’s ability to access supportive services.
6. Will work closely with partner school counselors to identify and case manage Liberty students.
7. Prepare and make presentations to groups.
8. Conduct home visits for new participants, for material drop off, and maintain ongoing home contact as needed.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Essential Functions
Must be able to relate to a diverse student population and academic personnel; must be able to manage multiple functions; must have effective oral and written communication skills; must work well independently and as a team member; must have experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheets, and database management; must possess good organizational and interpersonal skills; must be able to travel between multiple Niagara County school districts, must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree or a minimum of 30 college credit hours earned towards a Bachelors degree.
- A minimum of two (2) years of paid professional experience working in an educational setting.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Desirable Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two (2) years full-time paid, professional experience working with a diverse population in an educational setting; preferably working with students identified as "at risk, low income, or first generation students.
License(s)/Certifications
Valid NYS drivers license
About NCCC
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. NCCC offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates which are supported by outstanding student services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. NCCC provides a variety of cultural, social, and international experiences, as well as community education and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stake-holders. The College operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency, and is accountable to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Established in 1962, NCCC offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning environment with a student to faculty ratio is 12:1, providing a high degree of personalized attention and connection between students and faculty.
The NCCC campus, located in Sanborn, NY, offers easy access to both Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls State Park, and is minutes from the Canadian border. The campus is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. NCCC serves the community in two locations within Niagara County, at the Sanborn campus, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
NCCC continues to actively expand with the recent opening of its Learning Commons Center, a $25 million dollar project on the Sanborn campus. In just a short period of time, it has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services.
NCCC welcomes applicants who are committed in helping us fulfill our mission and to reach our vision of being a leader in providing a dynamic, high quality, educational environment responsive to current and emerging needs of our students and community. At NCCC we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution and seek candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Established in 1962, NCCC offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning environment with a student to faculty ratio is 12:1, providing a high degree of personalized attention and connection between students and faculty.
The NCCC campus, located in Sanborn, NY, offers easy access to both Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls State Park, and is minutes from the Canadian border. The campus is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. NCCC serves the community in two locations within Niagara County, at the Sanborn campus, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
NCCC continues to actively expand with the recent opening of its Learning Commons Center, a $25 million dollar project on the Sanborn campus. In just a short period of time, it has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services.
NCCC welcomes applicants who are committed in helping us fulfill our mission and to reach our vision of being a leader in providing a dynamic, high quality, educational environment responsive to current and emerging needs of our students and community. At NCCC we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution and seek candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S273P
Open Date
02/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Niagara County Community College considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
- cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
- resume
- unofficial transcripts
- names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.