The director of student wellness CARE (Case management, Assessment, Resources, and Education) is responsible for helping to address the needs of students facing a variety of concerns, whether it be personal, academic, medical, financial, behavioral or other general concerns. This office focuses on connecting with students whose behavior has come to the attention of others in some manner and to determine an appropriate course of action that is in the best interest of the student and greater campus community. Some examples of what this office supports students with are personal and family crises; mental health or physical health concerns; basic needs insecurities (e.g., food, housing, transportation resources); helping students understand academic policies and advocate for themselves (taking a leave of absence, communicating with faculty, etc.); other disruptive events or assistance with general wellness needs; connection to resources, including Counseling and Health Services, Disability Services, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, as well as off-campus community organizations.
Salem State University values and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We invite you to become a member of our community.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Social Work
Minimum of two years of post-degree professional experience in the field of social work
Three to five years of progressively more responsible management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working in a multiracial and multi-ethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
Demonstrated leadership in case management preferably in a higher education setting
Hold credentials of a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW)
Working Conditions:
This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA with on-campus, in-person responsibilities which may require occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 5-10 pounds.
Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.
EEO Statement: Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.
Salem State University, located just 15 miles north of Boston, is one of the largest state universities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and an important partner in the economic, cultural and intellectual vitality of the greater north-of-Boston region. Situated in the historic seacoast town of Salem, Massachusetts, Salem State provides a diverse community of learners a high quality, student-centered education; one that prepares them to contribute responsibly and creatively to a global society.