Part-Time DESP/DSPS Counselor (Pool)

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Saratoga (CA)

Hybrid

USD 36,000 - 52,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

West Valley-Mission Community College District seeks part-time Associate Counselor for the DESP and DSPS programs. Duties may include day, evening, weekend, or online formats, with assignments as needed for Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.

Work locations include West Valley College, Saratoga, CA or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA. Salary is prorated up to 67% of a full-time load, with an initial range of $36,191–$52,297 per semester and placement based on qualifications.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field with relevant coursework or experience in disabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy or related field with applicable coursework and/or experience.
Valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in DSPS Counseling, or the equivalent.
Two years of full-time experience in counseling for students with disabilities, or related settings, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Counsel students on an appointment or drop-in basis.
Assist with registration periods and program reviews.
Coordinate counseling faculty efforts and participate in SLO assessment to improve student learning.
May teach one or more counseling courses during a semester.

Skills

Counseling

Educational counseling

Career counseling

Academic counseling

Teaching ability

Group instruction

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling

Bachelor’s degree in marriage and family therapy / related field

California Community College Instructor’s Credential in DSPS Counseling

Equivalent

Job description

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PART - TIME , ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL

Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment

This position is a part-time position as an Associate Counselor serving the DESP (Disability & Educational Support Program) and DSPS (Disability Support Programs & Services). The counseling assignment may require day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers ( WVMFT ), AFT 6554.

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA OR Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191 – $52,297 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following:

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, AND either
- 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work 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 program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or
- Two years of fulltime 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 are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent; OR
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
- 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work 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 program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or
- Two years of fulltime 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 are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent; OR
A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in DSPS Counseling; OR
The equivalent of the above.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications:

Experience providing counseling service to persons with disabilities.
Skill in personal, career and academic counseling.
Ability to teach counseling courses.
Ability to counsel/instruct students on an individual or group basis on study skills/learning strategies.
Strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, problem solve, and respond appropriately to student and staff needs.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other college staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Counseling duties and responsibilities may consist of one or more of the following:

Counsel and advise students, on both an appointment and a drop-in basis.
Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods.
Coordinate efforts of counseling faculty to complete Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college.
Counselors may also be assigned to teach one or more counseling courses during a semester.

EEO STATEMENT

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

Posting Number

FY15/16-025POOL

Open Date

05/31/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Specific Questions

* Please describe your experience in the areas of educational, career and personal counseling, especially as it applies to adults with disabilities. Additionally, describe any assessment tools that you have used.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience teaching counseling courses. Include a discussion of any experience providing small or large group instruction in study skills/learning strategies or test taking strategies.
(Open Ended Question)
* What involvement have you had with programs and/or services targeted at adult students with disabilities?
(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents