Job Details

FY25 - Counselor, CalWORKs









LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY



Los Angeles Harbor College

Counselor, CalWORKs Position

Full-Time, Tenure-Track, D-Basis (12 Month)





Deadline to Apply: 4:30 PM, May 21, 2025

Annual Salary Range: $95,736 - $170,892



Announcement

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) CalWORKs Program is hiring a faculty member to serve as the CalWORKs Program Counselor. The CalWORKs Counselor provides support services to CalWORKs Students. The Counselor will guide students on choosing a pathway, orienting, declaring a major, and development of individual Educational Plan. The CalWORKs Counselor will assist with program development efforts and assist with planning and coordination of the CalWORKs program under the direction of the Dean of Student Services. This is a D-basis (12 Month), 1.0 FTE Full-Time Tenure Track, counselor position.

About the College and Department

Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and is located in Wilmington, California. With an enrollment of approximately, 10,000, LAHC offers a wide range of academic and career educational programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.

The LAHC Counseling Department consists of experienced and professionally trained faculty who work with students concerning educational goals, career planning, transfer to four-year institutions, and other academic and personal issues affecting student success. The department includes counselors who work as general counselors and those who work in programs providing specialized services to targeted groups of students. All counseling faculty are expected to participate in regular department meetings and professional development activities, as well as participate in college-wide activities and shared governance committees.



Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general direction and supervision of the Dean of Student Services and the LAHC Counseling Chair, this counselor is expected to actively participate in TCAPs, Promise, Counseling Department activities, and campus-wide initiatives. The CalWORKs Counselor will provide comprehensive (academic, career, transfer, vocational) counseling services for CalWORKs Students being served from diverse and multicultural population, in all fields of study. The CalWORKs Counselor may also provide counseling with general, academic, career/transfer counseling and related activities.

Provide comprehensive face-to-face and online academic and career counseling to CalWORKs student population, including interpretation of the college catalog, schedule of classes, and articulation agreements.

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.

Conduct new student college orientations to familiarize students with the college programs and services, student success workshops, and presentations for new and continuing CalWORKs students.

Engage students in a process of self-assessment and career exploration to facilitate career decision-making skills, in collaboration with Career counselor.

Counsel students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation or subject to dismissal and assist them in creating a plan for success, in collaboration with At-risk Counselor.

Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Articulation Officer.

Assist in the development of programs and services to support the Career Pathways Initiative, LA College Promise, Student Equity, and Basic Skills which promote student success and completion.

Collaborate with instructional faculty across disciplines in joint projects designed to increase retention and student success.

Maintain currency in the Counseling discipline, including use of technology, as well as participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.

Represent the Counseling department in college decision-making activities related to academic and professional matters by participating in counseling departmental meetings, shared governance committees, and other campus initiatives.

Participate in counseling related events and activities, such as Guided Pathways, Graduation Petition Drives, enrollment, and onboarding.

Participate on shared governance committees that are focused on enrollment and student success (TCAPs Committee; Student Support Services Committee).

Demonstrate commitment to professional growth, innovation and use of best practices in counseling, including but not limited to, activities such as participation in professional conferences, workshops, seminars, and membership in professional organizations.

In collaboration with at-risk counselor and career counselor, develop program specific intrusive (proactive) counseling to at-risk (i.e., undecided, probationary, underprepared or disproportionately impacted) students, both in groups and individually, who are on probation/dismissal and experiencing academic difficulties, personal issues or other obstacles, and make referrals to on and off-campus resources as appropriate.

Develop and facilitate workshops related to educational and career planning, probation, study skills, and other topics supportive of student success.

Assists the program director with the coordination of all aspects of the CalWORKs Program including: establishing/strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders.

Collaborate on the day-to-day operations of the CalWORKs program. Provide support and assistance to students to access academic and support programs and services to enhance student equity, success, and completion.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement strategies to provide access to higher education and a well-orchestrated pathway from detainment to college and career opportunities.

Oversee activities, programs, and services that support access, recruitment, enrollment, and retention functions to support student success and completion in the CalWORKs program.

Facilitate workshops and mentorship opportunities with university students who were formally dual enrollment students (leveraging partnerships with CSU's Project Rebound and UC's Underground Scholars).

Strong collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary faculty teams to bridge noncredit certificates with credit programs to support the Career Pathways initiative.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Counseling department Chair and/or the PD/VP of Student Services.



Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational counseling, guidance counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling;



OR the equivalent.

Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and familiarity with issues related to student equity.

NOTE: A bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.

Eligibility Requirements COVID 19 Vaccination

A medical certificate indicating fitness to instruct or associate with students is required, at the applicant's expense, after selection and prior to employment.

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated 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.



Desirable Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience

Minimum of two year or more of recent (within the past five years) community college experience, post Master's Degree, as a counselor in a California Community College.

Strong communication and presentation schools, both orally as well as written

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.

Demonstrate successful leadership experience and oversight of the CalWORKs program.

Development and implementation of retention and completion strategies, and evaluation-related activities.

Success at initiating, executing and providing follow-up on projects and special events aimed at student retention, persistence, and goal completion, including the ability to set specific objectives and measure achieved results.

Flexibility, including the acceptance of and willingness to change when dealing with matters related to counseling department needs.

Success and commitment as a team player, including the ability to foster collegiality, and the ability to 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, TES/CollegeSource, 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.

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), Canvas, PowerPoint, online Counseling, web-based resources and other technology as tools to create student education plans (SEP) 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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $95,736 - $170,892 commensurate with academic preparation and experience. The doctoral differential is $5532 annually. District benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance.

APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS

A college selection committee will review all completed and approved applications received. The screening process 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.

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview following the committee screening.

Based upon the committee recommendation, finalists may interview with the President, Vice President, Dean, and Counseling Department Chair, who will all make the final selection.

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;

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

4. Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to Teacher Credentialing:www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635).

Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please go to: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd to file the applicant packet. Application materials may not be submitted by fax, U.S mail, email, or in-person.

For questions regarding the hiring process, please contact:

Dr. Sorangel Hernandez

Vice President of Student Services

hernansp@lahc.edu

LAHC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30 PM May 21, 2025 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAHC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.

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 (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6137734&targetURL=

LAHC reserves the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The completed application package must be filed no later than 4:30 PM May 21, 2025 to be considered. All materials submitted will become property of LAHC. After review of application materials by the selection committee, candidates will be contacted if selected for an interview.

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 (3) business days' prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested. For more information, please visit www.laccd.edu/ada



Equal Employment Policy

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).

The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


To apply, visit https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=6&id=2022







Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-66438797329a484389a89478b9b5f1a3