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Adjunct Counselor/Foster Youth Services (TEMPORARY)
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Position Number: 5168938
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

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 youths 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 youths 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 masters 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 masters 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. Rsum 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 DVCs 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

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10478

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.