Part Time Faculty Social Resource Program Facilitator

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 60,000 students each year through credit and noncredit programs. Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success.

Job TitlePart Time Faculty Social Resource Program Facilitator

Job Description SummaryThe Montgomery College, Rockville Campus is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member serving as a Social Resource Program (SRP) Facilitator, newly embedded within the Student Health and Wellness Center for Success. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to assist, motivate and educate in an engaging manner. The work hours will be a maximum of 20 hours per week.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides training to students about local and state social support systems and resources.
• Teach students how to navigate social support systems.
• Initiates paperwork with students referred to SHaW Center Social Resource Program by faculty or staff.
• Completes initial intake with students to assess needs and assists students in developing, implementing and revising individual service plans; assures that services provided are specified in the Individual Service Plan and monitors progress toward identified goals.
• Serves as a point of contact for students, respond to student questions and inquiries about services to address their needs, help students assess appropriate resources.
• Provides intensive 1:1 case management: identify and troubleshoots barriers to connecting student to college and community resources.
• Develops relationships with community service providers for student connections: disability, legal, social, transportation, childcare, health, housing, food, financial, etc.
• Provides support and crisis management for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises, which may impact school performance.
• Uses database to maintain an active case file on each student. Maintains confidential, accurate and timely case notes and documentation.
• Maintains appointments with students via in-person or virtual, provides timely and accurate information to students regarding community resources, and coordinates and tracks services accessed by students.
• Maintains statistical information and evaluates impact of services on student persistence.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment to analyze, interpret, and ultimately decide what actions are necessary based on the various facts and circumstances of each individual case.
• Facilitates student information sessions and makes presentations to academic departments with the College to explain the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned that advance supports for students.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Education, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field(s).
• Flexible schedule required. Some evening and weekend work as well as travel may be required.
• Proficient with computer applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and skills in community based behavioral health care and evidence of ongoing training and education in related areas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• Must have good presentation skills and comfortable speaking in front of groups of internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and to operate in a manner of open, honest communication.
• Provides follow-up services for students referred by faculty members.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the College may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual a plus.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training or experience managing caseloads and case files.

Application Process :

• Online applications must be received by February 5, 2021.
• For consideration, you must: (optional)
  
  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
  
  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
  
  

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.

Montgomery College is a tobacco and smoke-free environment

For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Closing DateFriday, February 5, 2021

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace

For disability-related accommodations, please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu .

Two (2) weeks’ notice required to provide accommodations.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting

equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.