Wae – Care & Foster Youth Support

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - Care & Foster Youth Support

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM AA - SA - ODS - CARE (Miranda Brown (00063694))

Work Location:

0472 LSU Student Union

Pay Grade:

Temporary

Job Description:

Louisiana State University invites applications for the WAE Care and Foster Youth Support position with Student Advocacy & Accountability (SAA). Reporting to the Case Manager of SAA, this position coordinates and implements interventions with students in crisis, distress, and of concern. This position will also focus on developing a Foster Youth Support Program. Through their work in SAA, the Care & Foster Youth Support staff member will help promote the divisional priorities of commitment to quality, communicating a sense of home, and designing with everyone in mind. As a WAE hourly employee, this is a maximum 29 hour a week opportunity.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Coordinates and implements interventions with students in crisis, distress, and of concern, including initial meetings, campus and community referrals, follow-up, and other efforts to provide thorough and effective education for students in need.
• Assist students of concern in partnership with campus constituents.
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders regarding interdisciplinary intervention efforts, including but not limited to, Care team members, student health practitioners, academic counselors, faculty, staff, parent/families, and others.
• Assist with the creation, developing community partners and campus education for the Foster Youth Support Program.
• Attends and communicates with Care team members as needed for follow up on existing cases and initiation of new cases.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• A collegial team player who actively builds authentic and mutually beneficial relationships with students, staff and faculty.
• Has a sincere positive regard for all persons including co-workers, faculty, staff, and students.
• Has strong problem-solving skills and is solutions oriented to meet student’s needs.
• Effective communicator with a variety of constituents, who has a genuine sense of respect and appreciation for the diverse community we serve.
• Dedicated to high quality work, professionalism, and consistency in job performance.
• Desire to focus on continuous improvement of programs where student needs are at the forefront of their everyday thinking and actions align with institutional and divisional objectives. 
• Must be able to manage a high case load in a fast-paced environment and able to plan, organize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. 

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Case Management (65%): Coordinates and implements interventions with students in crisis, distress, and of concern, including initial meetings, campus and community referrals, follow-up, and other efforts to provide thorough and effective education for students in need.  Assist students of concern in partnership with campus constituents. Builds partnerships and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders regarding interdisciplinary intervention efforts, including but not limited to, Care team members, student health practitioners, academic counselors, faculty, staff, parent/families, and other support persons.  Advocates and connects with campus and community resources for students of concern. 

Programs and Trainings (30%): Assist with the creation of the Foster Youth Support Program. Help with building/maintaining community and campus stakeholder partnerships. Providing education of the Foster Youth Support Program to community and campus stakeholders. Bring exposure to the Foster Youth Support Program.

Other Duties As Assigned (5%): Other duties as assigned by the Case Manager for SAA. This includes but is not limited to: LSU Cares support, efforts that support broad division/institution efforts and other special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of related experience. OR Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• LSU is dedicated to fostering an environment where our employees feel appreciated for their skills and individuality. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications listed but has substantial experience in the key job responsibilities, we encourage them to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in social work, counseling, higher education administration, or a closely related field.
• 2 years experience
• Interest in working with vulnerable populations, interest in working in Higher Education administration or related field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality. 

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Michael Rosalez at [email protected].

Posting Date:

February 25, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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