Foster Youth Services, Specialist I (325) at Calaveras County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Become part of our CCOE team in the heart of the California Gold Country – explore the endless possibilities – your path, your purpose… It’s a great place to work, live, and together we will thrive! The Calaveras County Office of Education (“CCOE”) partners with our four local school districts and the community to provide quality education to our county’s 5,270 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades. We manage alternative education programs for students at Calaveras River Academy, Mountain Oaks Charter School (an Independent Study program), and Oakendell Community School. We also offer adult education services, and a variety of special education services as the Responsible Local Agency (“RLA”) for the Special Education Local Plan Area (“SELPA”); including, five special education preschool programs and a program for transition-aged young adults (ages 18-22). CCOE is now hiring for a variety of full and part-time positions, whether serving in the classroom or supporting operations outside of the classroom. CCOE offers competitive wages, most with health and retirement benefits. Enjoy evenings, weekends, and holidays off. For additional information, visit www.ccoe.k12.ca.us, contact us via email at hr@ccoe.k12.ca.us, or by phone at 209-736-4662. “The mission of the Calaveras County Office of Education is to provide leadership through quality service to school districts, students, parents and our community with the goal of achieving excellence together.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
In the Division of Student Support Services, the Foster Youth Services Specialist acts as a liaison between schools, caregivers, parents, educational rights holders, group homes, placing agencies, and others to ensure that the educational needs of students in foster care and/or students in homeless situations are being met; provides direct services to students to improve educational and transitional outcomes; assists in coordinating the activities of the Foster Youth Services (FYS) and/or Homeless Education Services (HES) and meeting program goals.
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for an interview.
To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Copy of Transcript (Specialist I, Foster Youth Services: One to three years of working with and/or supporting youth, involving frequent public contact and/or training or education in a related field. Bachelor's degree in social work, desired.)
- Letter of Introduction (Formal Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Required; preferably from former employers or supervisors)
- Resume (Completion of college-level coursework in social services, sociology, psychology, education or related field and one (1) year of experience in relevant prevention, social service, education, or community based activities)
Requirements / Qualifications
Applications submitted without required documents may not be considered for an interview.
To apply, complete the online application and submit accompanied by:
- Copy of Transcript (Specialist I, Foster Youth Services: One to three years of working with and/or supporting youth, involving frequent public contact and/or training or education in a related field. Bachelor's degree in social work, desired.)
- Letter of Introduction (Formal Letter of Interest)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three Required; preferably from former employers or supervisors)
- Resume (Completion of college-level coursework in social services, sociology, psychology, education or related field and one (1) year of experience in relevant prevention, social service, education, or community based activities)
Comments and Other Information
All employment with the Calaveras County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements which includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and verification of negative tuberculosis.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Comments and Other Information
All employment with the Calaveras County Office of Education is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements which includes but is not limited to fingerprinting and verification of negative tuberculosis.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Application Deadline
9/18/2023 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/3/2023
Contact
Melissa Harvey
209-736-6059
209-736-6059
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
Range 7 ($22.96-$30.75 per hour), 7AA ($23.53-$31.52 per hour), 7BA ($24.13-$32.30 per hour) on the School Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
40.0 hours per week (M-F); based on 8.0 Hours Per Day/260 Days Per Year (12 Months Annually)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Calaveras County Office of Education (Angels Camp, CA)
Position #
325
Benefits
100% of the Health and Wellness Benefits Cap ($1,000/month)
Please Note
This position is grant funded and will end June 30, 2024; continued funding for the position is contingent on renewal of the grant. Funding is not guaranteed at this time.
Tentative Interview Dates
Friday, August 25, 2023; and/or Monday, August 28, 2023