
Youth Services Specialist I #0622-555R at Contra Costa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education is a unique agency. One of 58 counties in the state of California, Contra Costa County has the 11th largest public school student population in the state. Officially established in 1932, the CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of our county's most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, homeless or in foster care, as well as students who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts in Contra Costa County; services that can be handled most effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county's 261 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support, to technology infrastructure and communication support. In addition, CCCOE provides some of the best, high level professional development opportunities for educators in the entire state. The County Office of Education is an essential part of Contra Costa's outstanding public school system. Overall, our county's students rank high on virtually every measure of achievement – from test scores to college entrance rates. For more information about the County Office's programs and services, we invite you to visit our website at www.cccoe.k12.ca.us
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for this position must possess the following: • Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, education, psychology or a related field and two (2) years of experience working with individuals in a vocational or instructional environment • Valid California Driver’s License The following questions are included in the online application and those applications that do not have answers included will not be considered. See below: 1. Describe your past work or volunteer experience working with foster youth, youth facing homelessness and justice involved youth. 2. Describe your experience working with diverse staff, program, and student populations. 3. Describe your past work experience that would assist you in providing career guidance, academic counseling and placement in employment or post-secondary education. 4. Describe any experience you have had providing case management. No fax and/or paper applications will be accepted. Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their online application in PDF format: 1. Current resume 2. A letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position 3. One (1) current letter of recommendation from a supervisor (dated within the last six (6) months) Please see detailed job description and supplemental information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Contra Costa County Office of Education requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: Candidates for this position must possess the following: • Any combination equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, education, psychology or a related field and two (2) years of experience working with individuals in a vocational or instructional environment • Valid California Driver’s License The following questions are included in the online application and those applications that do not have answers included will not be considered. See below: 1. Describe your past work or volunteer experience working with foster youth, youth facing homelessness and justice involved youth. 2. Describe your experience working with diverse staff, program, and student populations. 3. Describe your past work experience that would assist you in providing career guidance, academic counseling and placement in employment or post-secondary education. 4. Describe any experience you have had providing case management. No fax and/or paper applications will be accepted. Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their online application in PDF format: 1. Current resume 2. A letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position 3. One (1) current letter of recommendation from a supervisor (dated within the last six (6) months) Please see detailed job description and supplemental information available at www.cocoschools.org/careers The Human Resources Department of the Contra Costa County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (925) 942-3387.
To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Contra Costa County Office of Education requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Comments and Other Information
Under direction, performs a variety of specialized duties to identify and connect students to career and academic opportunities and internships through career guidance, vocational assessment, academic counseling, training, education and placement services; provides information to students and County staff; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of youth services; and performs related duties as assigned.
Youth Services (YS) provides a broad range of coordinated services for youth who are in foster care, justice involved, experiencing housing instability, or experiencing barriers and need support to finish school, find a job or pursue a career path. Our programs are designed to prepare students to become self-confident, self-sufficient and independent adults.
Comments and Other Information
Under direction, performs a variety of specialized duties to identify and connect students to career and academic opportunities and internships through career guidance, vocational assessment, academic counseling, training, education and placement services; provides information to students and County staff; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of youth services; and performs related duties as assigned.
Youth Services (YS) provides a broad range of coordinated services for youth who are in foster care, justice involved, experiencing housing instability, or experiencing barriers and need support to finish school, find a job or pursue a career path. Our programs are designed to prepare students to become self-confident, self-sufficient and independent adults.