Advisor Schedule(s):

• Sundays and Mondays from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM (1 hour lunch)

Overview: The Advisor is responsible for working directly with students in an advisory and coaching capacity. The Advisor facilitates a student-centered, safe, and accepting relationship that builds a sustainable foundation for supporting student growth and development. The Advisor provides opportunities for regular self-reflection and goal-setting that contribute to improving the participant's performance. The Advisor assists with problem-solving when students face barriers to their growth toward independence, facilitates conflict resolution between peers, and supports developing healthy relationships.

Essential Functions:

• Develop, implement, and provide advisory services based on the participant's and program's needs.
• Skill assessment and the creation of individualized accommodations for student skill acquisition.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, assisting in creating best practices for curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making, planning, and follow-through.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with individuals inside and outside of MICC.
• Facilitate positive relationships with community partners and promote MICC whenever possible.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote respect for all MICC students, graduates, staff, families, and others.
• Record participant information and evaluate participant performance electronically, as required.
• Be involved in programming during family weekends and other events, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC (Minnesota Independence College & Community).

• Ability to identify and assist in solving problems using strong organizational and time management skills.
• Possess the personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and sound judgment.
• Maintain the confidentiality of organizational, employee, and participant information.
• Demonstrate professionalism in work performance and communication with others.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license in good standing.
• Must reside in Minnesota.

Education and Experience

• B.A., B.S. (Masters preferred), Social Work, Wellness Coaching, Education, Psychology, and School Counseling) or other related fields and/or equivalent experience
• Experience working with young adults with learning disabilities and autism is highly desirable