Community Organizer at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is committed to ensuring all students have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. We offer a wide range of services and programs geared at supporting our 10 public school districts and expanding educational opportunities and outcomes for the nearly 40,000 students who call Santa Cruz County home. We envision an impactful educational community where everyone feels they belong and have the resources, relationships, and skills to thrive. Our mission is to create an equitable educational system that fosters growth, opportunities, and well-being for all. We work alongside partners in Santa Cruz County’s educational community to build BRIDGES — Belonging, Relationships, Innovation, Data-informed decision-making, Growth mindsets, Excellence, and Sustainability — to equity in education. The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to the Student Support Services Department: Under general direction, to organize and oversee targeted community areas regarding primary prevention in the areas of alcohol and drug prevention and/or health and social problems; and to assist targeted community areas in establishing community-based structures and in developing and implementing on-going prevention goals, objectives, and activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in community service and organization including experience working with community groups in planning and implementing activities addressing alcohol and drug prevention and/or health and social problems. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the full job description. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in community service and organization including experience working with community groups in planning and implementing activities addressing alcohol and drug prevention and/or health and social problems. License or Certificate: Possess of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Additional Information from the Department:
Essential Duties: Candidate may take lead in working collaboratively with staff at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, family members, mental health professionals, foster parents, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster youth’s educational needs are met. Organize, schedule and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Ensure relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies and organizations. Facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Train, support and supervise volunteers who provide educational support and mentoring to caregivers for foster youth. Participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster youth. Work with foster youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides an Associate Degree stipend of $375, a Bachelor’s Degree stipend of $750, a Master's Degree stipend of $1,500, a Doctorate Degree (no Master's) of $1,500 or a Doctorate Degree (with Master's) of an additional $400 per year for eligible employees. Degree stipend is prorated based upon full time equivalent.
Additional Information from the Department:
Essential Duties: Candidate may take lead in working collaboratively with staff at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, family members, mental health professionals, foster parents, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster youth’s educational needs are met. Organize, schedule and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Ensure relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies and organizations. Facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Train, support and supervise volunteers who provide educational support and mentoring to caregivers for foster youth. Participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster youth. Work with foster youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Application Deadline
9/18/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/1/2023
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$6,197 to $7,853 per month on the 2023-2024 Classified Salary Schedule. (Salary range placement depends on education/experience.)
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time