We're the College Internship Program (CIP), and we've been helping young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences find success in college, employment, and independent living in our centers across the US since 1984. CIP's programs are specially designed to help young adults make successful transitions from adolescence to independence. Our vision is to challenge the norms of what people with learning differences can achieve.
Our CIP Long Beach Center is seeking a Part-Time Student Support Specialist to assist our young adult population to realize their full potential.
The Student Support Specialist position coaches students primarily in the areas of Independent Living Skills, Social Skills, and Academics. This unique role is an active, hands-on role that supports students individually within CIP’s student housing, the center, and within the community.
The ideal candidate has a background and experience working with adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and with other learning differences yet is interested in building their knowledge and capacity in the field of special education. This individual has a passion for working within a dynamic team at a well-established organization and brings enthusiasm and intellect into their work mentoring and guiding a unique and amazing population of young adults.
Candidates for this position must be available in the evenings and weekends.
Objectives
- Assist students in building independent living skills and other activities of daily living
- Engage students in productively exploring and connecting within the CIP and external community
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Track and report student goal progress
Standard Activities
- Collaborate and work cross-functionally with a talented and fun team of staff to provide a range of services as dictated by student need (e.g., academic, career, social, etc.)
- Assist students in the transition and adjustment to independent living through the delivery of Life Skills, Social Skills, and Academic curriculum
- Help ensure that students successfully manage and maintain their participation in the program
- Administrative duties associated with the position include but are not limited to writing or updating student reports and attendance, and supporting students with schedule planning and goal-setting
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Education, and Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or greater from an accredited institution in a related field
- At least two years related experience and/or training with autism, learning disabilities, or related differences
- Proficient with computer software for office tasks and in learning new company computer software programs
- Minimal to no travel required