DSP&S Counselor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresno City College in Fresno, California is seeking a DSP&S Counselor in the Part-Time Faculty Pool. The counselor provides direct personal, vocational, and academic counseling to disabled students, develops appropriate support programs and accommodations, and collaborates with faculty and staff to support students’ educational goals.

The position emphasizes sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and DSPS experience, with duties including reporting and tech-enabled counseling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field, or MFT license with related coursework/experience.
• California Community College Credential or equivalent education/experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Two years’ experience counseling for disabilities or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Determine qualifications and appropriate support programs and accommodations for disabled students.
• Provide direct personal, vocational, and academic counseling.
• Meet with faculty and academic staff to support students’ educational program.
• Prepare reports as directed.
• Use technology in relation to counselling and perform other related duties.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Tech proficiency

Diversity awareness

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Master’s degree in counseling/related fields

California Community College Credential

Equivalency (education/experience)

Job description

DSP&S Counselor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Title DSP&S Counselor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Fresno City College

Campus Location

Campus Location Fresno City College

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

Include determining qualifications and appropriate individual support programs and accommodations for disabled students; providing direct personal, vocational, and academic counseling services; meeting with faculty and academic staff to support students’ educational program; preparation of reports as directed; effectively using technology in relation to counselling and performing other related duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, OR
• Master’s degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ); AND either fifteen or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically related to people with disabilities; or completion of six semester units; or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services ( DSPS ) Program or in a program dealing predominantly or exclusively with people with disabilities; or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following;
  • Counseling for students with disabilities; OR
  • Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
• OR
• A valid California Community College Credential; OR
• The equivalent education and or experience (requires an equivalency). All candidates must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

Include experience counseling with students in college level disabled students programs; experience working with students of various cultural backgrounds; knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals; knowledge of the ADA and Section 504 and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act; demonstrated experience with learning disabilities assessment; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff; demonstrated ability to use technology; and, ability to work and plan independently.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 - $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 - $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 - $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.