Counselor - Coordinator of CalWORKS, Bilingual-English/Spanish

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB OPPORTUNITY




Position Information




Posting Number

0600569  




Official Title

Counselor - Coordinator of CalWORKS, Bilingual-English/Spanish  




Position:

Full Time  




Percent Position:

100%  




Months

11  




Job Category

Academic Non-Tenure  




Brief Description:

The initial assignment will be at OXNARD COLLEGE.

All academic employees are subject to assignment in any college of the District depending upon staffing needs as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT Agreement. Nontraditional assignments such as evening, weekend, or off-site assignments may be made with consent of faculty member, management or when special conditions exist on a campus as defined within the terms of the VCCCD/AFT agreement.




Under the direction of the Dean of Student Services, responsible for the organization and operation of the CalWORKS program, develops college programs to deliver training and experience necessary to secure employment for program students. Develops budgets, reports, and records case management activities with stakeholders within the college and the county, and provides bilingual counseling services to students in the CalWORKS program.




The District seeks candidates who exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse student population. Our students have varying academic skills; they come from a wide range of social, economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; some have physical or learning disabilities; many are re-entry students. We seek a candidate who will enjoy the challenge of discovering the needs of students and then helping them learn the skills required for success in college and in the world beyond. Preferred applicants will have experience in/or demonstrated abilities to work with technology, secure grants and other outside funding and interact with the community.




SALARY AND EXPERIENCE

Salary is commensurate with academic preparation and experience in placement on the District salary schedule. Contract is based on an 11 month year to begin with the fall semester 2008. Fringe benefits include family medical, dental and vision insurance plans. Maximum credit for prior experience is 7 years.  




Job Duties:

Provide academic, personal, and vocational counseling E




Plan individual training plans in conjunction with CalWORKS objectives and regulations E




Assist CalWORKS students with intake procedures, program eligibility, and registration E




Explain and interpret program regulations and assessment results to program students E




Develop and implement program orientation, workshops, and classes E




Assess student eligibility for support services and make referrals as appropriate E




Provide financial aid information and assistance E




Gather, compile analyze, and report on student retention and outcome data E




Maintain current and accurate records of counseling sessions E




Provide outreach, recruitment, and follow-up with program students. E




Develop marketing materials to promote training and employment for CalWORKS students




Note: E indicates essential tasks.  




Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated bilingual (verbal and written) English/Spanish language skills




Master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in counseling from an accredited college or university; OR

Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in a discipline reasonably related to the faculty member's assignment from an accredited college or university and possession of a bachelor's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in the discipline of the faculty member's assignment; OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor professional licensure or certification.

OR

Possession of a Community College Counselor credential

OR

The equivalent




Candidates not possessing the minimum qualifications as stated above, must complete the supplemental questionnaire and explain in detail how their qualifications are equivalent to those above.




All course work must be from a regionally accredited college or university.  




Preferred Qualifications:  




Knowledge Of:

-The diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds of CalWORKS students




-Community organizations, social services, and resources serving CalWORKS students




-Retention strategies




-CalWORKS regulations




-Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) program




-Issues facing low-income and culturally diverse students




-Information sources for Job market trends and required training for entry into occupations




-Practices of career guidance and vocational preparation




-Philosophy, mission, and goals of the community college




-Goals, policies, regulations, contractual requirements, current theories and methods related to effective delivery of comprehensive student services and programs, including the use of technology and impact of multicultural issues




-Respectful and sensitive communication with people who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities  




Ability To:

Monitor academic progress




Provide a case management approach to qualified continuing and referred CalWORKS students




Facilitate group learning by engaging students




Counsel and advise students using appropriate techniques and procedures




Impart college survival skills




Identify skills sets needed for employment and/or transfer to four-year institutions




Prepare statistical analysis and narrative reports




Work comfortably in an interdisciplinary team environment




Solve problems creatively




Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing  




Physical Abilities

Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations




Vision to read correspondence and reports and to use the computer




Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, prepare reports and forms and use a computer keyboard




Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities  




Requested Start Date: 07/01/2008  




Work Week/Hours

Monday - Friday 11 month academic non-tenure appointment.

Hours will vary based on the needs of the department.  




Closing Date

04-30-2008




Required Applicant Documents

Resume

Letter of Application

Transcripts and/or Supplemental course list  




Required Selection Process:

SELECTION PROCESS

A campus screening committee will review and screen all applications and confidential papers and notify applicants of personal interviews.




APPLICATION PROCEDURES

For your application to be considered, the following items are required for each position. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated by the filing deadline or complete the supplemental questionnaire for equivalency.

* Completed District Application for Academic Employment

* Letter of application

* Resume

* College transcripts, subject to verification, or Supplemental Course List with grades

* Supplemental questionnaire for equivalency, if applicable

* Confidential placement file or at least three current letters of recommendation (Recommended, not required)




Equivalency is defined as:

1. Completion (or expected completion prior to effective date of employment) of a particular degree without possession of the degree;

2. Completion of appropriate course work for a degree related to the identified degrees listed on the announcement;

3. Demonstrated expertise and command of the subject, related general education or appropriate skills;

4. Eminence or recognized achievement or excellence in the field or occupation.




Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.  




Salary Range: $43,408- $91,156  




Special Instructions to Applicants

The letter of application must include date, your name, position and location for which you are applying. Your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students must also be included. The letter should give the screening committee a better understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD.  




Starting Salary:

New employees may request salary placement above step one based on directly related experience which exceeds the minimum qualifications for the classification. Advanced salary placement must be requested at the time of offer and is subject to verification of qualifying experience and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or Personnel Commission Rules. $43,408 - $75,963




For more information and to apply please visit http://www.vcccd.edu




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