Job Title: Student Needs Support Specialist (Grant Funded; Part-time) Department: Counseling Work Location: Main Campus Duties: Student Needs Support Specialist (grant funded) is responsible for the intake of students facing basic needs insecurity, referral to counseling and outside mental health services, and coordination with internal and external organizations to increase access to resources for students. The Student Needs Support Specialist is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. Representative duties include, but are not limited to:

Provide overarching coordination of resources, processes, and training related to food insecurity, housing insecurity, other benefits programs, and referral of students seeking basic needs to mental health supports. Collaborate closely with the Director of Counseling and Holistic Student Support, Counselors, Financial Aid staff, and other college and community stakeholders. Assist in coordinating supports provided under the Project Care umbrella, including the Project Care Food Pantry and the Moraine Valley Foundations Emergency Financial Assistance Grant program. In compliance with 110 ILCS 58, create opportunities to: Increase student access to support services, including identifying and referring students for mental health services; Identify community organizations that could provide supports to students and recommend agencies for linkage agreements; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of peer support programs; and, Provide training to college stakeholders on related services and supports.

In compliance with Illinois Public Act 102-1045, serve as Moraine Valleys designated Benefits Navigator. In compliance with 110 ILCS 131, serve as Moraine Valleys designated Housing and Opportunities that are Useful for Students Excellence (HOUSE) liaison. In compliance with Illinois Public Act 103-0435, serve as Moraine Valleys designated staff member to assist students with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment. Work with community housing agencies and local housing options to identify possible housing resources for students. Work with students to complete the Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance Grant application and assist with provision of some financial supports. Assist students being served by facilitating the scheduling of follow-up appointments for academic, career, and personal counseling provided by Moraine Valley Counselors. Collaborate with the Director of Counseling and Holistic Student Support to collect data for monthly and annual reporting. Provide presentations and relevant information to college stakeholders to reduce stigma and improve the referral process for students experiencing basic needs insecurities. Assist the college in preparing grant proposals that support these efforts. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience: A bachelors degree in human services, healthcare management, psychology, or major closely related to the job duties. Qualifications: A minimum of one year experience assisting individuals with accessing SNAP, housing, and/or other basic needs benefits.

Must hold or obtain Food Services Sanitation Manager Certificate (can be completed within 90 days of hire).

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Position Status: Part Time Hours: Mondays-Thursdays approximately 6 hours per day. Salary/Wage: $23.05 minimum per hour Hourly/Salary: Hourly Review of Applications Begins: 10/13/2025 Posting Number: AP00540P Open Date: 10/03/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online with required materials. For best consideration, apply prior to review date.