Job Details

FY25 - Counselor, EOPS/NEXTUP & EOPS/CARE, LIMITED

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Mission College

Announces the position opening for

FY25 Counselor, 1 EOPS/NEXTUP and 1 EOPS/CARE, LIMITED

(2) 0.5 FTE D-Basis (12-Month) Positions

Announcement

The Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) at Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is accepting applications for two (2), in-person, limited basis 0.5 FTE D-Basis (12-month) EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE Counseling positions to begin in February 2025. The two 0.5 FTE Counselors will serve students in the EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE programs under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services or their designee. These assignments will be for 17.5 hours per week per counselor and may require evening and/or weekend hours. The major responsibility for these positions will be to provide comprehensive counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. All counseling faculty are expected to participate actively in counseling department meetings, professional development activities, as well as campus-wide events. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply.

About the College and Department

LAMC is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and is located in Sylmar, California. With an enrollment of over 12,000, LAMC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.

The EOPS is a state funded program, which provides support services to eligible students attending LAMC. The program's aim is to serve and encourage students to continue their education in the community college level and accomplish their desired goal of completion of an Associate's Degree, Associate's Degree for Transfer, and/or transfer to a university.

EOPS/NextUP formerly known as COOPERATING AGENCIES FOSTER YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (CAFYES) is a college success, academic counseling support program for low income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOPS/NextUP students receive above and beyond assistance and support with their college education. Special attention is given to identify and develop a comprehensive student educational plan, as well as develop and achieve the academic, career and personal goals of the students. The purpose of NextUP is to strengthen the capacity of community colleges to support the higher education success, health and well-being of current and former foster youth who are enrolled. Our goal is to provide students with the resources and tools needed to be successful at the college level. NextUP students are supported by caring and understanding staff members who empower and encourage them to not give up.

The EOPS/CARE program was established by the State of California to help welfare recipients become convinced that they and their children are important, that they are capable, and that with proper support they can break the welfare dependency cycle through education and job training. CARE is a supplemental component of EOPS that specify assists EOPS students, who are single heads of welfare households with young children, by offering supportive services so they are able to acquire the education, training and marketable skills needed to transition from welfare-dependency to employment and eventual self-sufficiency for their families. Every CARE student is an EOPS student who must meet the eligibility criteria for both programs.


Minimum Qualifications

EOPS Title 5 Regulations section 56264 states the following three EOPS counselor qualifications for hire:

1. EOPS counselors are certificated counselors in the EOPS Program and must possess a Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or equivalent AND

2. In addition, EOPS counselors shall:

a. Have completed a minimum of 9 semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or person handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantage OR

b. 6 semester units or equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a community college EOPS program, or a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages AND

3. In addition, an EOPS counselor shall have 2 years of occupational experience in working relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social economic disadvantages.



Eligibility Requirement COVID-19 Vaccination

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all employees must be fully vaccinated by November 8, 2021, or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Placement on salary schedule is determined by academic preparation and/or employment experience in accordance withAFT Contract. The salary ranges are $48,858 - $87,216 for the 12 month academic year depending on experience andprofessional preparation. The doctoral differential is $235 per month. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide case management services for the EOPS/NextUP and EOPS/CARE students.
• Advocate on behalf of the individual student, as needed, and monitor the health and safety of the student.
• Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including the development of abbreviated and comprehensive student education plans to help students stay on the path to completion.
• Counsel students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties. Assist such students in creating a plan for success, and make referrals to on- and off-campus resources as appropriate.
• Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills.
• Conduct orientations and workshops to familiarize students with college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing students.
• Assist students with transfer goals and/or refer appropriately to the Transfer Center.
• Participate in providing letters of recommendations for students with financial aid appeals and those applying to universities.
• Assist students with petitions, waivers, and appeals for graduation, financial aid, course repetition, dismissal, and reinstatement.
• Knowledge of academic advising, college, career, financial aid and economic literacy activities and related services for low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged college students.
• Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic counseling and advising to a diverse student population, including interpreting the college catalog, schedule of classes, and articulation agreements.
• Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Officer.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to communicate professionally and clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication, organization and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or local rules and regulations.
• Ability to provide professional leadership and establish effective working relationships.
• Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, enrollment, and onboarding.
• Work with Department Chair and counseling colleagues to continue developing best-practices of online counseling/advising and software.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.
• Maintain currency in the discipline, including use of technology
• Flexibility to work required evening and/or weekend hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Minimum of one year or more of recent (within the past five years) paid work experience, post Master's Degree, as a counselor in a California Community College.
• At least one semester of paid EOPS/CARE/NextUP Counseling experience.
• Experience and sensitivity in counseling and teaching students who may be foster youth, single-parents, first generation, non-native speakers, academically under-prepared, non-traditional, or returning students.
• Case Management experience in supporting Foster Care/disadvantaged youth in pursuing their desired life outcomes by facilitating access to supports and services.
• Implement services in a collaborative manner involving the active participation of the student.
• Experience in the use of computer technology as a counseling and teaching tool, including using web-based resources and other technology to create Student Educational Plans and enhance services to students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students.
• Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to foster collegiality and engage in collaborative problem solving.
• Experience conducting orientations, college success workshops and teaching Counseling courses, such as personal development, study skills and career planning.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, ADT transfer degrees, and computerized transfer resources, e.g. Assist, CSU Mentor, TCW (Transfer Counselor Website.)
• Extensive knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, and career development resources, both printed as well as electronic. Experience in using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, such as development and/or coordination of student services programs and activities and representing the Counseling Department on campus committees, workgroups or initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively with computers and other forms of advanced technology tools utilized in providing high quality counseling and teaching, including PeopleSoft, ConexED (Cranium Cafe, Calibrate, Classrooms), Canvas, PowerPoint, online Counseling, web-based resources and other technology as tools to create student education plans (SEP) and to enhance services to students.
• Knowledge of campus and community resources that can address student basic needs, such as housing, food, transportation, mental health, child care, and finances
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and an ability to work well with diverse populations to ensure equity and inclusion.
• Proficiency in Spanish and/or Armenian preferred.

How to Apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS

For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:

1. A current resume or curriculum vitae;

2. A cover letter of interest - signed by the applicant;

3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;

4. Copies of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate school (Official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview); All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from foreign institutions must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing:

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies



EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The committee screening will involve the evaluation of the candidate's qualifications in the areas of training, experience, and personal fitness as determined from the application package and recommendations from referents.
2. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.
3. Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists will interview with the President and Vice President, who will make the final selection.

Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LAMC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. Notification regarding the advancement in the selection process will be provided to each applicant.

The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAMC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for interview.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Austin Kemie

Dean of Student Services

kemiea@lamission.edu

Americans with Disabilities Act

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

Los Angeles Mission College is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer



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