Adjunct Counselor/Foster Youth Services (TEMPORARY)
Company: Contra Costa Community College District
Location: Pleasant Hill
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Adjunct Counselor/Foster Youth Services (TEMPORARY)
Posting Number: F01094
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:
Description of Position:
Full-Time, One-Academic Year, Non-Tenure Track Foster Youth
Counselor
The Foster Youth Counselor at Diablo Valley College plays a
critical role in supporting the educational journey and personal
development of foster youth enrolled in the START/NextUp program.
This position will primarily support the retention and success of
students in the Student Transition and Academic Retention Team
(START) foster youth program and/or students in the NextUp program
through the provision of academic, vocational, and personal
counseling. Since there is significant overlap between START and
NextUp/EOPS students, this position will also provide EOPS
counseling services to ensure a cohesive support system for current
and former foster youth students.
Inquiries:
Please contact Alicia Brizzi, abrizzi@dvc.edu
Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D4000-Counseling Division
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Provide academic, career, and personal counseling through
one-on-one counseling appointments and/or group sessions. Tailor
counseling approaches to meet the unique needs of each foster youth
student.
-Guide students in developing and reviewing/revising student
educational plans. Ensure these plans align with their academic and
vocational goals, facilitating a clear path toward graduation
and/or career readiness.
-Develop and implement START/NextUp student success and retention
workshops and community building activities to enhance student
engagement and foster a sense of belonging within the college
community.
-Act as a bridge between students and available on and off-campus
resources to support educational retention and success.
-Assist in the outreach, recruitment and orientation of new
START/NextUp students.
-Participate in special program activities to support foster
youth's academic and personal growth. This includes collaboration
with local agencies and community partners to enrich the support
network available to students.
-Develop and implement targeted strategies to improve foster
youth's retention rates and academic achievements, addressing
educational and non-academic barriers to success.
-Serve as a strong advocate for foster youth across the campus
community, striving to raise awareness of their needs and
challenges.
-Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications
(earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
1) A master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling,
clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling,
educational counseling, social work, or career development; OR 2) A
valid California Community College Instructor Credential
authorizing full-time counseling; OR 3) The equivalent. If you do
not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not
possess the exact degree listed) and believe you meet the minimum
qualifications because of equivalent educational or professional
background, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Please complete
and upload the equivalency form in the attachment section of the
application. Without it, your application will not be
considered.And:a) Have completed a minimum of nine semester units
of college course work predominately relating to ethnic minorities
or persons challenged by language, social, or economic
disadvantages OR
b) Have completed six semester units of the equivalent of a
college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses
in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing
predominately with ethnic minorities or persons challenged by
language, social, or economic disadvantages
And: a) Two years of occupational experience in work relating to
ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social, or
economic disadvantages.
The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined
by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.
A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's
degree (MA or MS).
In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions
below, please upload the following required documents:
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must
show degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Resume including information regarding preparation and
experience relevant to the position and
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local,
state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.
Desirable Qualifications:
-Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to empathize with the
diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of
current and former foster youth community college students.
-Demonstrated sensitivity to the intersectional nature of
disability and the diverse experiences and needs of current and
former foster youth with disabilities.
-Prior work experience supporting special populations, including
low-economic, educationally disadvantaged students and single
parent students.
-Experience supporting students with mental health
challenges/needs; experience in mental health related agencies or
positions are a plus.
-Demonstrated experience and commitment to motivate, counsel and
teach traditionally underrepresented and historically marginalized
students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
-Evidence of community college counseling experience and knowledge
of the Guided Pathways model for California Community Colleges and
DVC's Student Equity Plan.
-Demonstrated experience in planning, overseeing, facilitating and
leveraging innovative counseling practices to implement workshops,
orientations, and student success programming.
-Knowledge of and experience working with K-12 partners, community
organizations, and social service agencies to coordinate referrals
and provide services for foster youth.
-Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing programs
and services available to current and former foster youth.
-Ability to develop and facilitate groups, workshops and other
retention and student success strategies and activities.
-Experience coordinating and/or serving in a leadership role in
developing and delivering student services programs serving
historically underrepresented and/or foster youth students.
Job Open Date: 04/09/2024
Job Close Date: 5/3/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: August 2024
# of Months: 10
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The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate
against any applicant for employment on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental
disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual
orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination
extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above
characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who
is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
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