Program Specialist, Crisis Response Network at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The OCDE is looking for a dynamic Program Specialist, Crisis Response Network to support the day-to-day development, implementation, and management of the Crisis Response Network (CRN) throughout Orange County. In addition the person selected will provide resources and program development, coordinate crisis response training, staff development, student and parent presentations. They will coordinate linkages between school districts, mental health agencies, law enforcement, fire authority, community based organizations, and other CRN partners. This position is full-time and will be based out of Kalmus Office located at 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. 92626. Work schedule may involve evening and weekends depending if there is a need.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, social work, education or a related field. Master's Degree Preferred. Experience. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in programs and services which address issues of crisis response and safe school planning, collaboration, and program implementation. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience conducting school-based (or other related) crisis response services. 2. Please describe your experience in training, presenting, and collaborating with community agencies in the areas related to crisis response. If you trained in a training of trainers, please indicate the name of the training.
Requirements for Consideration: Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, social work, education or a related field. Master's Degree Preferred. Experience. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in programs and services which address issues of crisis response and safe school planning, collaboration, and program implementation. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your experience conducting school-based (or other related) crisis response services. 2. Please describe your experience in training, presenting, and collaborating with community agencies in the areas related to crisis response. If you trained in a training of trainers, please indicate the name of the training.
Requirements for Consideration: Completed Edjoin application Letter of Introduction Resume
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
11/5/2019 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
8/23/2019
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified Management: $8,058.00 - $9,815.00 (3% Increase effective 7/1/19) monthly. Placement based on review of education and relevant experience.
Length of Work Year
225 Days (13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days)
Employment Type
Full Time
Budget Status
New