| | | Category: | Professional Administrator | | Subscribe: | | | Department: | College for Living | | Locations: | Syracuse, NY | | Posted: | Apr 28, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Full Time - 12 Months | | Position ID: | 187721 | | Share | About Onondaga Community College:
Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year. Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.
Job Description:
The College for Living Coordinator is responsible for creating effective and high-quality educational programs that serve students with developmental disabilities. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Recruit for potential students by connecting with local schools
- Conduct intake meetings for potential students in collaboration with the Director, College for Living
- Plan and oversee the daily schedule for staff and students within College for Living Department
- Perform research for program coursework
- Prepare and design curriculum for courses
- Train staff members to effectively teach the curriculum
- Teach coursework within the Foundation's Group Day habilitation program
- Observe and monitor staff members in the classroom
- Conduct and host Life plan meetings with outside agencies for students (two per year, 30 students)
- Maintain up-to-date documentation and accurate records for yearly OPWDD Bureau of Program Certification review
- Write and/or review approximately 60-day habilitation plans per year
- Plan student activities and outings as they relate to individual goals
- Review and modify student day habilitation goals quarterly
- Communicate daily with transportation vendor, families, Medicaid Service providers, schools
- Attend trainings and workshops with Director through OPWDD for waiver updates, supported employment, and agency specific information
- Establish and implement new programming i.e. supported employment for students
- Integrate programming and staff training to reflect emergent state and federal mandates
- Provide supervision and regulate student behavioral issues as necessary
- Monitor student retention, attendance and health concerns
- Assist in updating compliance program for Group Day Habilitation policies as required by OPWDD.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in Teaching, Psychology or related field from an accredited college, university of foreign equivalency.
- At least one year working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Knowledge of compliance planning is preferred.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Superior organizational aptitude
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal recruitment skills
- Ability to make sound decisions; exhibit professional responses under pressure
- Ability to exercise good judgment and possess sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities
- Ability to develop new and innovative ways of improving instruction and training to students with intellectual disabilities
- Ability to oversee and motivate staff
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
- Demonstrated skill and ability with technology, including software applications
- Ability to recognize the needs of students/staff and design effective strategies to accommodate and improve outcomes
Additional Information:
- Salary range is: $44,000-50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
- Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
- New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
- Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Application Instructions:
- To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter at time of application.
- The three (3) references listed on the application must be professional references, one of which must be a current or former supervisor. Finalists will be contacted prior to references being checked.
- Offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, and official transcripts are required upon hire.
Please contact hr@sunyocc.edu if you have questions. |
