Social Skills Coordinator at College Internship Program Inc

SOCIAL SKILLS COORDINATOR

A Day in the Life:

The Social Skills Coordinator partners with students, their families and referring professionals to facilitate our students’ path toward independence, as well as to serve as the main facilitator and liaison to all CIP functions within the center. The Social Skills Coordinator is an onsite full-time exempt position located in Bloomington, IN that reports to the Program Director.

This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Social Skills Coordinator position involves a low physical demand.

All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With:

• Instruct social skills curriculum in individual and group sessions, including aspects of social communication, awareness, behavior, and confidence.

• Support instruction in program areas of Reframing, PEERS, and Social Mentoring.

• Assess student social skills strengths and challenges and assists in student goal setting.

• Develop relationships with local colleges for the purposes of recruiting a pool of college interns to interact with CIP students as social mentors.

• Supervise and train Social Skills department staff and perform regular one-on-ones and evaluations.

• Collaborate on social thinking projects across departments to ensure Social Thinking is an integral part of the student’s holistic plan.

• Produce individual social thinking session notes, monthly group notes, progress reports.

• Develop and plan weekend activities in collaboration with life skills for all students to participate in and practice social skills.

• Lead and oversee the Student Council.

• Participate in department head and team review meetings and contribute to the overall student’s program plan.

• Write and coordinate Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Semi-Annual Progress reports.

• Prepare and facilitate periodic meetings with students and parents.

• Communicate with student families regarding overall progress, activities attended, schedule changes, internship issues and opportunities and any other information which pertains to the student’s program plan.

• Assist students with banking/money management, monitor student monthly budget.

• Lead Team Review Meetings (TRMs) and communicate up-to-date student progress on advising goals to CIP staff on a weekly basis.

• Attend weekly meetings to receive an update on the student’s academic, residential, culinary, community service and vocational progress.

• Consult regularly with other department coordinators to ensure that student’s programming is comprehensive and supportive for the students’ overall goals.

• Confront and respond to problems, policy violations, and other issues that might arise.

• Reinforce student’s path on the continuum of growth from self-awareness through self-determination.

• Monitor student progress through goal achievement.

• Apprise families, external professionals and CIP staff of student progress.

• Promote and encourage student engagement by utilizing Advising Processes and Tools.

• Coordinate with the CIP team to determine appropriate supports that assist students in a way unique to their needs.

• *Other Duties as Assigned

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Qualities You Possess:

• The Social Skills Coordinator will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.

• Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies is required.

• Education, training, or career experience in approaches, methods, and support for persons with autism spectrum disorder and/or learning differences, specifically in the area of social skills or social mentoring.

• Successfully managed projects and teams within a collaborative workplace environment.

• PEER for Young Adults Certified is highly preferred.

• An Active Driver’s License is required.

• Licensed Social Worker is required.

Why Join CIP?

• Vacation Time - 15 days full time only

• Paid Holidays - 12 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only

• Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%

  • Financial Wellness Advisor Services

• Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time

• Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time

• Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts

• A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges

• Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive and Collaborative Culture

*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors

Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.