Case Worker - Part-Time

CASEWORKER – PART-TIME

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a part-time Caseworker for Institutional Effectiveness Department supporting the TRIO office.

This position is responsible for assessing student needs, developing intervention plans and monitoring the success of these plans for individual students and Upward Bound cohort groups. This position will interview, evaluate, and enroll students into the TRIO Upward Bound program.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. To fulfill this mission, we focus on the following core values: accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Conducts intake interviews to evaluate students’ vocational or educational potential and general eligibility for CCC programs in accordance with grantor’s guidelines. 

• Obtains background information on potential students for the purpose of providing referrals to the appropriate community agencies. 

• Advises currently enrolled students regarding educational and personal adjustment issues. Assists students with goal maintenance and individualized career planning. 

• Assists program participants with completion of academic forms and applications. 

• Retains a compilation of statistics, written reports and correspondence within student files. Prepares monthly mandatory reports for management review. 

• Attends monthly staff meetings and may serve as liaison to community and state agencies for the purpose of receiving appropriate students services and maintaining good public relations. 

• Markets the program and recruits students for the program. 

• Disseminates information and answers questions in regard to the Upward Bound program.

• Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related area required. 

• A minimum of three year’s previous work experience in providing educational services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

• Must be self-directed, innovative and able to assess current operations in an effort to develop practical action programs to improve the functioning of the department. 

• Must maintain an effective liaison among agencies, staff, administrators and the community to promote overall responsiveness to the program. 

• Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy. 

Position Schedule: Monday to Wednesday – 9:00am – 5:00pm and Thursday – 9:00am – 4:00pm

Salary Range: $21.31 - $24.59 per hour

Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/  

MXC was recognized for its best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities.

GRANT FUNDED – End Date – 8/31/2026

This position is represented by the Local 1600 Professionals union.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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