PUPIL SERVICES AND ATTENDANCE (PSA) COUNSELOR (0543) - City Partnership/YouthSource System at Los Angeles Unified School District
About the Employer
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. The school district consists of Los Angeles and all or portions of several adjoining Southern California cities. LAUSD educates and empowers all students as future leaders.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor, YouthSource City Partnership. This Counselor will work primarily with out of school youth and students referred by the Truancy Diversion Program to provide direct services, resources and linkage to YouthSource Centers and AJCCs. The position requires an adjusted work schedule to accommodate the needs of each center, including some evening and weekend hours, and effective start date will be July 18, 2022. PSA Counselors will be co-located in YouthSource Centers and AJCCs throughout the district boundaries. Each PSA Counselor will report directly to the Pupil Services administrator, under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services, and under the day-to-day supervision of agency site administrator(s). Positions are subject to review for renewal on an annual basis. For additional information regarding the classification, job duties, and minimum requirements, please see the class description here: http://achieve.lausd.net/Page/4044.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6520. An earned Master’s, or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. A California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential with authorization in K-12 Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) services A valid CA Driver’s License and the use of an automobile to travel District Wide. Physical and mental fitness to engage in services as a Lead Counselor, as certified by a licensed physician or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education CodeSection 49406. Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources. For additional information, please call (213) 241-6520. An earned Master’s, or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard from an accredited college or university in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. A California Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential with authorization in K-12 Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) services A valid CA Driver’s License and the use of an automobile to travel District Wide. Physical and mental fitness to engage in services as a Lead Counselor, as certified by a licensed physician or medical officer pursuant to Education Code Section 44839 and evidence of freedom from active tuberculosis pursuant to Education CodeSection 49406. Applicants are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview.
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
Current Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) Counselors who are interested in this position should submit a letter of intent, including reasons for interest in the position and relevant experience and training; a resume including employee number; and three references, one of which must be from the current or most recent supervisor. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.
Prospective applications who are not current PSA Counselors must first apply to be a PSA Counselor here: http://achieve.lausd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=10813
Application materials must be emailed to Pupil Services and Attendance to Jessica Gonzalez at jxg8850@lausd.net. Include the following in the email subject line” “YouthSource Counselor, PSA; Applicant Name”.
Please do not send hard copies of application materials.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.
You are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview
Comments and Other Information
Application Procedure:
Current Pupil Services and Attendance (PSA) Counselors who are interested in this position should submit a letter of intent, including reasons for interest in the position and relevant experience and training; a resume including employee number; and three references, one of which must be from the current or most recent supervisor. References will be verified for all applicants who are finalists for the position.
Prospective applications who are not current PSA Counselors must first apply to be a PSA Counselor here: http://achieve.lausd.net//site/Default.aspx?PageID=10813
Application materials must be emailed to Pupil Services and Attendance to Jessica Gonzalez at jxg8850@lausd.net. Include the following in the email subject line” “YouthSource Counselor, PSA; Applicant Name”.
Please do not send hard copies of application materials.
DEADLINE: Open until filled.
All application materials must be received by the filing deadline.
You are advised that meeting the stated minimum requirements does not ensure an invitation to an interview
Application Deadline
3/1/2023 12:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
3/1/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
10
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Salary: Special Services Salary Table; 33D B Basis ($81,821 – $101,895), 221 paid days, 8-hour assignment
Length of Work Year
221 paid days, 8-hour assignment
Employment Type
Full Time