Coordinator, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program - Pupil and Administrative Services/Leadership, Wellness, and Student Services (23-3921) *Riverside* / REPOSTED at Riverside County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) is a service agency supporting the county’s 23 school districts that serve nearly 430,000 students. RCOE provides administrative support to districts, leads programs for preschool, special education, pregnant minor, corrections, migrant, and vocational students, and offers professional training, support and resources for teachers, administrators, and staff throughout Riverside County.
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Coordinator, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) is done for the purpose(s) of planning and coordinating services for Pupil and Administrative Services and the implementation of the Foster Youth Services program. The incumbent will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timelines for local, state, and federal requirements are met with accuracy and precision. The position requires specialized subject matter expertise in operating grant-funded programs, foster youth educational needs, and strategies to improve education outcomes as well as extensive, directly related, and progressive experience in the areas of Differentiated Assistance, student discipline, laws relating to minors, student records, enrollment, student and parent rights support, special education and section 504 discipline, and the School Attendance Review Board. The Coordinator shall provide technical, specialized, consultative, advisory, planning, and program evaluation services in the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program; plan, organize, develop, recommend, and evaluate programs, processes, and procedures; serve as a resource to the school districts and the other members of the FYSCP Team in the assigned area of specialization; conduct special studies and in-services; monitor legislation and provide interpretation and guidance; and perform related duties as assigned. Critical to this position is the ability to collaborate with multiple agencies to ensure educational practices are in place to improve school stability, appropriate placement, and swift educational records transfer. This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. This is a grant-funded position.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a district foster liaison or similar experience serving foster youth. Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience and three (3) years of teaching or school counseling experience is required. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in sociology, human services, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: -Possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Services Credential and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration is required. -Valid California Driver’s license REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Services Credential and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration is required. )
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two original signed letters of recommendation are required to be dated within the last two years prior to the date of submission. Electronic or unsigned letters are not acceptable. One letter from a supervisor is preferred but not required.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Requirements / Qualifications
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Coordinator, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) is done for the purpose(s) of planning and coordinating services for Pupil and Administrative Services and the implementation of the Foster Youth Services program. The incumbent will coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timelines for local, state, and federal requirements are met with accuracy and precision. The position requires specialized subject matter expertise in operating grant-funded programs, foster youth educational needs, and strategies to improve education outcomes as well as extensive, directly related, and progressive experience in the areas of Differentiated Assistance, student discipline, laws relating to minors, student records, enrollment, student and parent rights support, special education and section 504 discipline, and the School Attendance Review Board. The Coordinator shall provide technical, specialized, consultative, advisory, planning, and program evaluation services in the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program; plan, organize, develop, recommend, and evaluate programs, processes, and procedures; serve as a resource to the school districts and the other members of the FYSCP Team in the assigned area of specialization; conduct special studies and in-services; monitor legislation and provide interpretation and guidance; and perform related duties as assigned. Critical to this position is the ability to collaborate with multiple agencies to ensure educational practices are in place to improve school stability, appropriate placement, and swift educational records transfer. This is designated as a certificated management position and is part of the Management Leadership Team. This is a grant-funded position.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a district foster liaison or similar experience serving foster youth. Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience and three (3) years of teaching or school counseling experience is required. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in sociology, human services, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. CERTIFICATES/CREDENTIALS/LICENSES: -Possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Services Credential and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration is required. -Valid California Driver’s license REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time:
- Credential Copy (Possession of a valid California Teaching or Pupil Services Credential and Administrative Credential appropriate for K-12 public school administration is required. )
- Letter of Introduction (Letter is required to be specific to this position)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two original signed letters of recommendation are required to be dated within the last two years prior to the date of submission. Electronic or unsigned letters are not acceptable. One letter from a supervisor is preferred but not required.)
- Resume (Must be current and consistent with your EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
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PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Comments and Other Information
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
***********************************************************************
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Once this position closes, your application will be screened for minimum qualifications. Incomplete or inaccurate applications WILL NOT be considered. If you have not attached all required materials, please update your applicant profile; go to EdJoin.org to attach documents relevant to this position by the closing date/time in order to be considered.
If you experience difficulties with your application or attaching documents, you must notify Personnel Services at (951) 826-6666 prior to the position closing. All incomplete applications will be removed from further consideration. *Application must be filled out completely (no blank spaces)*
Please include a valid e-mail address in your EdJoin profile. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. It is recommended that you add “edjoin.org” as a trusted sender to your e-mail account.
These documents are required upon hire: Valid CA Driver's License, physical (if required), proof of required education, TB, Fingerprint clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order.
RCOE will engage in an interactive process for new hires with valid medical or religious exemption requests as related to the COVID-19 vaccination.
Fringe Benefits: All regular positions (20 hours or more per week) are eligible for health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance up to the cap amount. Dependents are covered under health, vision and dental.
RCOE does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical information, military or veteran status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment.
For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, or Title IX, contact RCOE’s Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Maria Gandera, Executive Director, Personnel Services, P. O. Box 868, Riverside, CA 92502-0868; mgandera@rcoe.us; (951) 826-6653.
This organization complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Personnel office. This organization is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. Candidates shall be required to submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired. Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency.
Application Deadline
5/4/2023 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/20/2023
Contact
Karli Orona
(951) 826-6866
(951) 826-6866
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Bachelor's Degree - $116,472 - 152,628 Annually; Master's Degree - $119,688 - $156,912 Annually; Doctorate Degree - 119,688 - $156,912 Annually ($1,200 Annual Stipend)
Length of Work Year
222 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Recruitment Number
23-3921
Location
Grindstaff
Department
Pupil and Administrative Services
Division
Leadership, Wellness, and Student Services
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Type
Management - This position is grant funded.