Program Specialist, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program, AE 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 to provide specialized services in support of our Alternative Education Division’s Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program. The Program Specialist will provide educational liaison services to the Orange County Collaborative Courts program and other dependents and wards of the Juvenile Court. The person selected will assist the program in developing and conducting trainings, increasing the coordination of services, strengthening program planning, and compiling resources that will be able to be used countywide. In addition, this position will provide leadership and support on various projects aimed at implementing strategies to improve academic outcomes for dependent youth. This position is full-time and will be based out of the Alternative Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program Site located at: 800 N. Eckhoff St., Orange, CA 92868. Work hours will be 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. • Licenses/Certificates: A valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential. • Experience: Three years of educational experience with at least two years of experience working with youth in the dependency system. < 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. Describe successful strategies you have used to strengthen a team of varying professionals that work with youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. 2. Describe a program or project you developed or led, and share how you monitored, evaluated, and reported its progress in relation to academic outcomes. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in education. • Licenses/Certificates: A valid California Pupil Personnel Services credential. • Experience: Three years of educational experience with at least two years of experience working with youth in the dependency system. < 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. Describe successful strategies you have used to strengthen a team of varying professionals that work with youth under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. 2. Describe a program or project you developed or led, and share how you monitored, evaluated, and reported its progress in relation to academic outcomes. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.
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
11/27/2019 10:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/18/2019
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Certificated Management: $429.300 - $523.00 daily. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
210 Days (13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days)
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.