<p>About SUNY Schenectady County Community College: SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.</p> <p>Job Description: SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Workforce Development and Community Education office is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) Success Coach to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education, the DSP Success Coach is a 12-month, full-time grant-funded position. The DSP Success Coach will support DSPs currently working in the field as they pursue a series of DSP Micro-credentials, each comprised of academic coursework in human services and written assignments to achieve national certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) e-badging. The DSP Success Coach works in partnership with faculty and students to ensure essential skills development and barrier removal to increase student outcomes</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Meet weekly with student cohort(s) in the DSP program to provide support in meeting academic and NADSP badging requirements. Assist with student cohort enrollment and registration. Facilitate First Year Seminar through the use of an online Learning Management System that incorporates e-badging requirements. Organize program orientations in Spring and Fall semesters. Assist in the dissemination of curriculum maps to all students for Microcredentials to DSP Certificate, to Human Services, A.S. degree. Monitor student outcomes data and work with students and faculty in addressing challenges. Support and assist, when necessary, students in accessing learning management systems to complete coursework and certification. Assist faculty in identifying at-risk students, and assist in directing students to the appropriate support services and/or interventions. Collaborate with Assistant Director to provide wrap around supports by meeting with students and their employers monthly. Track, document, and report completion of NADSP Badges.</p> <p>Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Associate's degree is required, with experience in Human Services. Experience as a Direct Support Professional Strong written and verbal skills An understanding of the human services field.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Bachelor's degree. An understanding of student success and retention strategies in higher education, preferably with adult learners. Experience working in a higher education setting or workforce development.</p> <p>Special Information:</p> <p>VISA sponsorship is not available for this position Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and certifications.</p> <p>Additional Information: Salary: $45,000</p> <p>At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.</p> <p>Benefits and perks:</p> <p>As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:</p> <p>Comprehensive health care coverage Dental and vision coverage A choice of retirement systems A deferred compensation program Professional development opportunities Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability) Discounted YMCA health club membership Plus additional savings programs and perks!</p> <p>Application Instructions: Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.</p> <p>If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu .</p> <p>Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:</p> <p>Cover letter Resume Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information</p> <p>CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here .</p> <p>SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.</p>