DSPS Counseling Specialist - Part-Time Pool

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 3,200 - 4,100; Part time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking part-time Counseling DSP&S pool instructors across Oxnard, Moorpark and Ventura campuses. Positions are non-contract/temporary with up to 67% of a full-time load and continuous opportunities for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Under supervision, counselors provide comprehensive counseling, career guidance, and advisement to diverse students to help achieve academic, vocational and personal goals.

Qualifications

• Must meet the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
• One of: Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling; or Master's degree in counseling/related fields with licensure and DSPS coursework; or two years of full-time experience counseling for students with disabilities.
• All coursework must be from an accredited college or university; equivalency may be requested.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic, personal and vocational counseling to students; help develop educational plans and survival skills; promote academic success.
• Refer students to support services, monitor progress, and counsel on probation; assist with career planning and job-search activities.
• Develop individual plans for students entering the labor market; identify training opportunities and work experience options.
• Counsel on college matriculation, program requirements, and transfer processes; assist outreach and enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate records of counseling sessions; prepare reports on programs and outcomes.

Education

Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling

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

Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling

Job description

Ventura County Community College District is seeking part-time Counseling DSP&S pool instructors across Oxnard, Moorpark and Ventura campuses. Positions are non-contract/temporary with up to 67% of a full-time load and continuous opportunities for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Under supervision, counselors provide comprehensive counseling, career guidance, and advisement to diverse students to help achieve academic, vocational and personal goals.