Job Details

CalWORKs Counselors collaborate with Social Services Agencies to support students receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. They provide academic, vocational, career, and personal counseling to help students navigate educational pathways, develop career goals, and access support services for self-sufficiency. Counselors also collaborate with external agencies to ensure comprehensive student support.

Knowledge of CalWORKs/TANF program policies.

Experience and/or understanding of case management models, including maintaining detailed student records, track academic progress, track progress towards employment goals, and monitor compliance with program requirements.

Provide county intake and assessment, program orientation and onboarding support for prospective CalWORKs (noncredit & credit) students.

Apply student development philosophy and theory to provide comprehensive counseling services regarding degree and vocational education program planning, career decisions, goal clarification and personal life management to CalWORKs (noncredit & credit) students from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to counseling students from diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds to promote equitable student outcomes.

Counsel CalWORKs (noncredit & credit) students regarding choice of transfer institutions and requirements for programs at other colleges or universities.

Counsel CalWORKs (noncredit & credit) students regarding career choices, goal setting and decision making.

Experience in planning, overseeing and implementing group workshops, and conference presentations.

Participate in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.

Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle, and Program Review development.

Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner.

Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program.

Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging diverse and/or underserved students. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American, Latinx, Native Americans, Asian, Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.

Demonstrated experience conducting in-reach, outreach, and recruitment of diverse student populations while maintaining collaborative partnerships with non-credit institutions, community organizations, and post-secondary institutions.

Participate in CalWORKs statewide and additional counseling related professional development activities.

Participate in department, division, county, and program meetings.

Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district, college and division policies in the performance of duties.

Work cooperatively with staff and students.

Maintain formal office and campus hours.

Evening and/or Saturday assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Masters degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or and career development

AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) Have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

OR

(2) Have completed six (6) semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages

Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages.

OR

Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Demonstrated a minimum of two years full-time capacity of CalWORKs (noncredit & credit) counseling experience or equivalent.

Experience working with California community college student support services programs including Financial Aid, EOPS, CARE, Foster Youth, CalWORKs, DSS, System Impacted and Veterans.

Demonstrates competence in providing counseling services as evidenced by appropriate guidance to students career, academic, financial, psychological, and social/personal goals.

Experience in post-secondary career and transfer counseling, with a focus on academic and career exploration, transfer and articulation, probation, career and technical education.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of career development assessment tools for helping students determine their major and career paths.

Experience using electronic student education plans, course placements, student information systems and internet for academic and career planning in a community college setting.

Ability to develop comprehensive student educational program plan (SEPP) in accordance with education code including but not limited to general education and transfer requirements for public, private, and out of state universities.

Knowledge of curriculum development, Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and the program review cycle.

Demonstrated teaching and workshop facilitation experience in a post-secondary setting.

Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, which foster positive relationships with staff and students.

Bilingual in Spanish, Farsi, or Arabic.

Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with the faculty collective bargaining agreement and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is five (5).

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. At the time of the interview a written exercise and/or an oral presentation related to the assignment may be required. Subsequent to the interviews, the screening committee will select candidates for final consideration. A second interview will be required of candidates selected as finalists. References, including a supervisor will be contacted if a candidate is moved forward as a finalist in the recruitment process.

NOCCCD offers reimbursement for candidate travel expenses. Visit here to view the administrative procedures - AP 7120-10.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.