• Job Description

  Req#: R-079557

  Job Title

  Island Harbor Program Specialist

  Agency

  Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

  Department

  Trio-Student Support Services

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  Commensurate

  Job Location

  Corpus Christi, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

  TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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  PURPOSE

  The Island Harbor Program Specialist (Foster Care Liaison) is responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with Single Source Continuum Contractors for all Texas catchment areas. The specialist also provides consultation and guidance to participants, consults with external agencies, staff and faculty regarding student needs, interventions and progress, arranges workshops, conducts presentations, documents and monitors student progress, provides training for community mentors and peer mentors, and monitors the academic progress of participants.

  DESCRIPTION

  Program Operations: 50%

  • Maintains a caseload of program participants and provides them with services and activities as indicated on their Individual Service Plan.
  • Maintains all documentation for state requirements as part of the Island Harbor SIL program, ensuring that documentation not only meets state requirements but also that of each of the 17-catchment area Single Source Continuum Contractors.
  • Keeps abreast of laws, regulations, and policies regarding tuition and fee waivers for those formerly in foster care and laws pertaining to youth in foster care.
  • Adheres to and ensures implementation of the organization’s policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
  • Develops and maintains outreach initiatives to local ISD’s regarding students identified as meeting the state’s definition of foster care.
  • Develops and fosters strong working relationships with each of the 17 catchment areas regarding students identified as meeting the state’s definition of foster care.
  • Provides and assesses programming for students aged out of the foster care system and utilizing the tuition and fee waivers.
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures for the Island Harbor program and Islander Navigation, based on current state legislation, Single Source Continuum Contractors’ requirements, best practices, and University College policies.
  • Attends appropriate SSS-STEM related workshops and conferences.

  Student Management and Recruitment: 25%

  • Provides a holistic approach to advising. Provides academic, career, social/personal, financial, and graduate school advising to individuals and groups of SSS-STEM participants.
  • Develops, monitors, and provides programming for students in the Island Harbor Supervised Independent Living Program, ensuring that all facets of the program, goals and objectives align with DFPS and each of the 17-catchment area Single Source Continuum Contractors.
  • Provides programming based on best practices within the field, including trauma informed care.
  • Works with internal TAMU-CC departments to coordinate services for foster care alumni. Work with the First Year Learning Community professors to ensure best practices in a classroom when working with students who have been through trauma and how to fully integrate the Anchor programs within FYLC.
  • Works with external agencies to develop a path for students who need legal, medical, housing, and/or financial assistance. Provides follow-up and follow-through support services to students needing assistance.
  • Recruits and trains community mentors for the Island Harbor program. Trains, coordinates and supervises Island Harbor peer mentors in accordance with best practices and trauma informed care.
  • Assists with data collection, monitoring and reporting requirements related to student success. Provides reports on the progress and success of students needing special assistance. Recommends program modifications for continuous improvement of services provided to students based on data and best practices.

  Data and Evaluation: 25%

  • Develops and provides workshops, presentations and training to staff, faculty, community mentors and community agencies on working with youth who were formerly in foster care or homeless based on trauma informed care.
  • Develops events for the Island Harbor program. Assists in the recruitment and marketing of the Island Harbor program.
  • Monitors and reports on financial activity for the Island Harbor program.
  • Serves as Anchor consultant for Anchor Programs including VIP, dual credit, BAS, UNVS, and PSA regarding any initial concerns regarding student academics or signs of student distress. cross trained in each program to ensure an understanding of routine procedures, expectations, and performances.
  • Attends TAMU-CC Commencement ceremonies on a rotational basis.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • One (1) year of related experience providing support services to youth and/or young adults.
  • One (1) year of related experience providing support services to youth and/or young adults who may have experienced child abuse and neglect, are in foster care, are homeless, are at-risk or have mental or behavioral health challenges; or providing Independent Living Services to youth and/or young adults.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to travel to national and/or regional advising conferences. Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends.
  • Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work as a team member and to work independently.
  • Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; tact, diplomacy, and judgment in dealing with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
  • Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with internal and external partners.
  • Ability to interpret local, state, and federal guidelines of social service agencies.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in a related field.
  • Experience working with foster care programs or child protection services.
  • Texas Mental Health Licensure (LMFT, LPC, LMSW).
  • Knowledge of social service programs for young adults
  • Knowledge of social challenges facing college students.

  SALARY: $3,750.00 - $4,333.34 Monthly ($45,000.00 - $52,000.08 Annual, Approximately)

  BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

  From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

  INSURANCE:

  • Medical

    • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

    • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

      • Employee and Spouse

      • Employee and Children

      • Employee and Family coverage

  • Dental & Vision

  • Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

  DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

  ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

  Work Life Solutions:

  • Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

  Tuition Benefits:

  • Public Loan Forgiveness

  • Book scholarships

  • 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

  Retirement :

  • Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

  • Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

  Time Off :

  • 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

  • 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

  • 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

  • 12-15 paid holidays each year.

  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

• About the company

  Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is a public research university in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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