Genetics Counselor jobs in Hawaii

Genetics Counselor provides genetic counseling and education to individuals and families at risk for hereditary disorders. Obtains and analyzes family medical history to identify patients at risk for specific disorders or syndromes. Being a Genetics Counselor recommends genetic testing as warranted and counsels patients on test results, treatment and alternative coping methods. May provide crisis intervention as needed. Additionally, Genetics Counselor requires a master's degree of Genetic Counseling. Typically reports to a manager or director. Requires board certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG). Typically requires a state license to practice. Genetics Counselor's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Counselor
  • University of Hawaii
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • Description



    Title: Educational Specialist (Counselor)
    Position Number: 0081102, 0096849T
    Hiring Unit: Ofc of the Vice Provost for Student Success, Student Diversity& Inclusion, KOKUA Program
    Location: UH Manoa
    Date Posted: 03/22/2024
    Closing Date: 04/09/2024
    Band: PBB
    Salary: salary schedules and placement information
    Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
    Month: 11-month
    Temporary/Permanent: Permanent and Temporary

    Duties and Responsibilities
    • This position will join a team of professionals in the KOKUA Program, charged with providing a range of access services to students with disabilities, in support of the University’s strategic goals and to ensure compliance with Federal and State mandates.
    • Provide disability access counseling services to university applicants and students (professional, graduate and undergraduate) with physical and/or mental disabilities to promote their development, growth and equal access in higher education.
    • Provide intake services and unit orientation services to prospective and newly referred students with disabilities, their families, and other advocates.
    • Determine eligibility of these students for disability access services, assessment of the nature and extent of their disabilities.
    • Receive and review disability documentation and through interaction with students, determine their strengths, the functional limitations of their disabilities, and determine justified need for specific disability access services, etc.
    • Provide supportive counseling to students with mental health-related disabilities including appropriate referrals to campus and community resources.
    • Describe and discuss appropriate disability access services, procedures and policies.
    • Directly provide or arrange for student staff, volunteers or contracted vendors to provide disability access services to disabled students, as needed.
    • Disability access services include: alternate format, production, testing accommodation, mobility assistance, campus transportation, notetaking, proofreading, placement of accessible equipment/furniture, etc.
    • Provide registration planning and priority registration services including referral to appropriate academic advising units.
    • Provide technical assistance to faculty/staff regarding respectful inclusion of students w/disabilities throughout the Manoa experience (e.g. ideas for improving course access, learning & testing strategies, architectural access, assistive tech).
    • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with appropriate community members and agencies to better coordinate disability access services to students with disabilities.
    • Prepare and conduct campus and community training regarding disability access in higher education.
    • Collaborate with community and campus mental health resources and provide referrals as appropriate.
    • Provide intervention with any and all campus offices (e.g. Housing, Financial Aid, Parking, Cashiers, etc.)
    • Create and maintain accurate, timely and organized service records in the KOKUA database along with other staff.
    • Assist students in petitioning for modifications of University Policies and Procedures to ensure their equal access.
    • Assist unit by keeping abreast of emerging trends in disability access services in higher education and suggesting/implementing change to respond to those emerging and different needs.
    • Other duties as assigned
    • Denotes essential functions.

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for providing direct counseling and/or disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
    • Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of Counseling and other disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
    • Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with disability access services to students with disabilities in higher education.
    • Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
    • Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
    • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
    • If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
    • Considerable knowledge of mental and physical disabilities, their impact on human development and education, particularly higher education.
    • Ability to review and interpret documentation to determine student disability status and appropriate accommodations/academic adjustments.
    • Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state non-discrimination law and their implementation in higher education settings for students with disabilities.
    • Demonstrated ability to provide appropriate support to students who are experiencing mental health concerns in a higher education setting.
    • Ability to work respectfully, tactfully and effectively with students and applicants who have a wide range of mental and physical disabilities (e.g. single and multiple, moderate to severe, etc.).
    • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student records in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
    • Ability to teach study and organizational skills to students with learning and related cognitive disabilities.
    • Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
    • Ability to supervise the work of student employees and volunteers and monitor the services of contracted vendors, e.g., interpreters and captioners.

    Desirable Qualifications
    • Master's degree from an accredited university in such areas as Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
    • Ability to administer and interpret commonly used diagnostic instruments for assessment of learning disabilities and other cognitive disabilities.
    • Completion of DSM 5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) training.
    • Familiarity with assistive technology.
    • Experience in using Filemaker Pro software.
    To Apply:
    Click on the “APPLY” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Applicant must submit the following:
    • Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, including your preference for either Permanent or Temporary position or both;
    • Current resume;
    • Names and contact information (including telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references;
    • Copies of official undergraduate and graduate (as applicable) transcripts indicating degree conferred date with confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) redacted. However, original official transcripts are required upon hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.

    Incomplete, late or unreadable applications will not be considered. Academic record/grade summaries will not be accepted. Diplomas and copies will not be accepted.

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    Inquiries: Vanessa Ito; vanessai@hawaii.edu; 808-956-7511

    EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

    The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.

  • 18 Days Ago

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Counselor
  • Main Salvation Army
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • DEPARTMENT: PROGRAM POSITION TITLE: COUNSELOR STATUS: NON-EXEMPT, FULL/PART TIME SUPERVISOR: ADMINISTRATOR FOR PROGRAM GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelic...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Counselor elementary
  • Hawaii State Department of Education
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • About This Position We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Elementary School Counselor to join our team at Lunalilo Elementary School. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine passion for suppo...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Intake Counselor
  • Hina Mauka
  • Kaneohe, HI FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Under the supervision of the Intake Counselor Supervisor, provides substance abuse and mental health screening, assessment, diagnosis and recommendation in accordance with Hina Mauka ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Youth Counselor
  • Hale Kipa
  • Ewa Beach, HI FULL_TIME
  • Mission & About UsHale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.Since 197...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Residential Counselor
  • The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
  • Honolulu, HI FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionThe Salvation Army Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) is seeking to fill a full-time Residential Substance Use Disorder Counselor position. Under the direct supervision of the Residential C...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Genetics Counselor, Full Time - Seattle
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description: Job Summary:Provide genetic counseling and referral services for adult and pediatric patients who have or a...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetics Counselor
  • Dignity Health
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Overview Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dig...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PS Genetic Counselor
  • University of Utah
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Announcement Details Open Date 05/07/2024 Requisition Number ...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor Assistant
  • University of Colorado
  • Aurora, CO
  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Cardiology | Ad...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM

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/Genetic Counselor Assistant / Case Coordinator
  • Reproductive Genetic Innovations LL
  • Northbrook, IL
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking to fill the role of a full-time, on-site Genetic Counseling Assistant (GC...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetics Counselor Assistant -Hematology Oncology
  • Nemours Foundation
  • Wilmington, DE
  • Nemours is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant-Hematology & Oncology in Wilmington, DE. The Genetic Counselor Assista...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor PRN
  • CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region
  • Denver, CO
  • Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region: CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier c...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Genetic Counselor
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
  • The Woodlands, TX
  • At Houston Methodist, the Genetic Counselor position is responsible fordelivering genetic counseling for individuals wit...
  • 1/12/2024 12:00:00 AM

Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state to have joined the United States, having received statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania, the only U.S. state located outside North America, and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southea...
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Income Estimation for Genetics Counselor jobs
$81,166 to $99,882

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