Monday, November 22, 2021

Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.

Want to become a school counselor or clinical mental health counselor? Keep reading … ðŸ˜Š

 


Now accepting applications for the School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs.

Some quick facts about the FGCU counseling graduate programs and our graduates:

  1. There are more school counseling and clinical mental health counseling jobs available in Southwest Florida right now than we have available professionals.
  2. Most of our graduates are hired before they even graduate! All of our students seeking jobs are hired within 3 months of graduation -- most before graduation, some right afterward.
  3. The FGCU graduate program in school counseling is Department of Education approved. Both the school counseling and clinical mental health counseling programs are nationally accredited (CACREP).
  4. Typically, students attend their courses in the early evenings so you would not have to quit your day job.
  5. Several of our courses are "blended" or "hybrid." This means that some traditional in-person classes are replaced by online learning activities. This way, we can take advantage of the best features of both in-person and online learning.
  6. The Department of Counseling also offers a certificate in Relationship and Family Counseling.
  7. School Counseling: Graduates from this program work in public and private schools that serve PK-12 students, and some work in postsecondary institutions, including career and technical centers, special training programs for youth, colleges, and universities.
  8. Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Graduates from this program work in community agencies, mental health settings, and private practices after graduation, and most seek and achieve licensure.
  9. The Department includes an on-campus counseling center as well as funds for student professional development opportunities.

Learn more about the School Counseling degree here:
https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/schoolcounseling-ma

 

Learn more about the Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree here:
https://www.fgcu.edu/mariebcollege/counseling/clinicalmentalhealthcounseling-ma

The deadline to apply is February 1 of each year, although students are encouraged to start early. Applications will be considered for admission on a space-available basis to qualified applicants beyond the deadline. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee, and interviews are scheduled between February 10th and March 15th. Initial notices of acceptance, deferred decisions, or denial of admission are mailed by the first week in April.

If you have any questions, feel free to email us!

Department of Counseling  
Marieb College of Health & Human Services 
Florida Gulf Coast University  
rsabella@fgcu.edu

 

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Sunday, November 7, 2021

Wanted: Legal Assistant

 

Amigos Center Immigration Services

Legal Assistant

 

Job Title:

Immigration Legal Assistant

Reporting To:

Legal Practitioners (2)

Location:

Fort Myers, FL

 

Amigos Center Immigration Services is a nonprofit organization that provides legal representation for immigration cases in the areas of Family Petitions, Country-Specific Programs, Victim-Based programs, and Citizenship.  A Legal Assistant will serve as the first contact that our clients have with our office, showing them respect, patience, and professionalism as they request appointments or correspond with us throughout the processing of their case.  The Legal Assistant manages phone calls by answering questions, taking messages, and scheduling appointments.  The Legal Assistant is also responsible for the processing of mail and the filing system for the office.

 

Responsibilities:

·        Acquire and maintain knowledge of immigration law through webinars and in-office trainings, becoming familiar with DHS-USCIS and DOS forms and procedures

·        Greet clients over the phone and in person, and assess their needs

·        Answer phone calls, and take clear and thorough messages

·        Schedule appointments and manage calendars for the practitioners and volunteers

·        Prepare clients for upcoming appointments

·        Follow agency procedures for recordkeeping and case management standards

·        Provide various types of administrative support to practitioners, including drafting basic correspondence

·        Mail client cases, either directly from the office or by going to the post office when required

·        Effectively communicate with the practitioners about clients’ needs

·        Assist practitioners in maintaining positive relationships with donors and community partners

·        Demonstrate sensitivity to our clients’ cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic needs

·        Treat clients, staff, volunteers, and community partners, with respect and dignity at all times

·        Work cooperatively and flexibly with the practitioners in our fast-paced environment, being able to change tasks with little notice when required

·        Maintain inventory of office supplies and prepare orders for practitioners’ approval

·        Be or become a Florida notary within 60 days of employment

·        Able to work effectively in a Christian evironment

·        Perform other duties as required

 

Requirements:

·        High School Diploma or GED required

·        Bilingual in Spanish and English

·        Experience working with minority and underserved populations

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills

·        Technology proficiency, including database management, Microsoft Office, Tying

·        Excellent administrative and organizational skills

·        Advanced Self-Management, planning, and organization skills

·        Must have reliable, adequate, and available transportation

·        Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

·        The employee must provide a copy of his or her valid driver’s license

 

Please send resume to employment@amigoscenter.org

We will respond to those individuals for whom we have further interest. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Monday, November 1, 2021

Virtual High School Counselor Position with the Digital Academy of Florida

I wanted to share this opportunity with the School Counseling Department in case you have any previous students who may be interested in a Virtual High School Counselor Position with the Digital Academy of Florida. Administration is supportive, the work is meaningful and we have an amazing team of School Counselors! 

The link to apply is here: Florida, High School Counselor SY21-22 (DAOF) | K-12 Teaching & Academic Support (ultipro.com)

 Questions, please contact: 

Mrs. Leah Cordero

School Counselor, 9th Grade A-N

The Digital Academy of Florida

863.271.4300 x2254


lcordero@K12.com  |    stridelearning.com