Counselor - DSPS

Hartnell Community College

Salary: $74,643.00 - $157,676.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 202300158

Location: District-wide

Department: Department of Supportive Programs and Services

Closing: 8/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Supportive Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Hartnell College comprises full- and part-time counselors and support staff who serve students with disabilities on campus. The Department provides a wide variety of services that include classroom and testing accommodations; assistive technology; deaf services and interpreting; alternate media; learning disability assessment; academic advisement and transfer preparation; educational planning; career counseling and development services; job readiness preparation; as well as disability management and personal counseling. The program operates during the day at three campus sites, as well as some off-campus locations, and operates outside the normal academic year.

THE POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Affairs, the DSP&S Counselor will provide direct counseling and support services to students with disabilities throughout the District, including the provision of services to the unique needs of the population of students with physical, psychological, health, and learning disabilities. The Counselor will assist students in making decisions and plans relevant to their educational, career, personal, and social needs and goals, assist in the assessment of students in relation to their goals, and provide interpretation of assessment results. The Counselor will review disability documentation along with course descriptions and student interviews during the interactive process to provide students with reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 5 Regulations. DSP&S Counselors also assist students with transfer preparation, educational planning, career counseling, career development services, job readiness preparation, and disability management and personal counseling.

The Counselor will participate in the implementation of district-wide student success plans as they relate to admissions, assessment, orientation, counseling, and follow-up components and will refer students to appropriate campus and community resources and services. The counselor may be required to teach Learning Skills Courses pertaining to disability management, learning strategies, and emotional management. The position may include a combination of some evenings/weekends at peak periods such as orientation, registration, summer session, and per special requests from departments or partnering agencies. This position will require travel to other office site locations periodically, such as the Alisal Campus, Castroville Education Center, Soledad Education Center, and King City Center, as well as other off-site locations where classes are held.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Review verification of disability documentation to determine a student's functional limitations and eligibility for reasonable disability accommodations and services through the interactive process, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), Title 5 state regulations and other applicable state and federal laws;

• Follow existing and updated DSPS and district policies and procedures;

• Provide comprehensive specialized counseling services for students with disabilities, including academic, career, and disability management counseling on an appointment and drop-in basis, through in-person or other modalities at the district's main campus and other education centers as assigned;

• Develop and maintain counseling notes on paper and in electronic record-keeping software in a timely and effective manner, maintaining student confidentiality;

• Teach courses in DSPS educational assistance classes and conduct student workshops;

• Advocate with Instructors on behalf of students with disabilities with solution-focused and problem-solving techniques through complex and unique student cases;

• Assist students with disabilities in utilizing community resources through referrals in collaboration with community agency partners;

• Communicate DSPS' mission responsibilities and services to potential and current students, parents/guardians, community organizations, staff, and faculty;

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with federal, state, and college student success strategies in counseling and changes in disability-related requirements;

• Assist students in clarifying their educational goals, selection of courses, and developing student educational plans;

• Participate in outreach activities in the community and on campus;

• Utilize and keep abreast of advanced counseling methods and student development theories that include integrating technology to support student learning and identification of career objectives, specifically assistive technologies and alternative media in order to provide eligibility for student disability accommodations;

• Participate in program review and curriculum development for DSPS;

• Serve on college committees, attend division and department meeting activities as assigned;

• Participate in unit goals and outcome data collection;

• Attend faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the director, vice president, superintendent/president, or designee;

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the American Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and Title 5 state regulations;

• Ability to review medical documentation, including psycho-educational evaluation reports, IEPs, and 504 plans for a student's functional limitations and eligibility for reasonable disability accommodations and services;

• Ability to maintain subject matter currency relevant to DSPS and counseling students;

• Proficient in using technology in the delivery of DSPS disability accommodations, services, and instruction. A willingness to explore new technologies for instruction and learning;

• A background in counseling and teaching culturally diverse, traditional, and nontraditional students in an educational setting;

• Professional counseling experience in an accredited educational institution;

• Ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills, motivations, preparation, and academic/career goals;

• Willingness to work effectively with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population;

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community at large.

• Ability to work effectively in a participatory governance environment;

• Ability to participate in the development of curriculum and programs, including curriculum delivered via new instructional modalities;

• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges, universities, and industries;

• Ability to assist in the development of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and to determine their effectiveness in helping students achieve their desired learning outcomes;

• Knowledge of institutional accreditation, planning, and continuous quality improvement;

• Knowledge of and commitment to the California Community College mission;

• Possess excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

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Supplemental Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in rehabilitation counseling OR

(2) Possession of a master's degree, or equivalent foreign degree, in special education, and twenty-four or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, or social work; OR

(3) A master's degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare; and either twelve or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, or two years of full- time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following;

(A) Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or(B) Counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military, or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family, and child counseling OR Bachelor's degree in one of the above-listed degrees and experience counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.

• Ability to communicate with Deaf students using American Sign Language

• Preference may be given to candidates with prior teaching and/or counseling experience at the community college level.

• Preference may be given to candidates with prior experience working with students with disabilities in post-secondary education.

NOTE: If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated, please review the https://www.hartnell.edu/hr/equivalency.html. The Equivalency Committee will consideronlythose applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Hartnell Collegehttps://www.hartnell.edu/hr/statement_of_minimum_qualifiactions.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://get.adobe.com/reader/ with their application. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT;Full-time, tenure track Counselor faculty position.The starting faculty salary range is $74,643.00 to $157,676.00 annually based on 185 days per academic year. The successful candidate's starting salary will be based on verified education and teaching experience.The district provides health benefits, which currently consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents. The employee assistance program provides basic life insurance for employees only. STRS (state teacher retirement system).

Application Procedure

The following documents MUSTbe uploaded as attachments to your online application:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Unofficial College/university transcripts

• Hartnell College Equivalency Request Form (If requesting equivalency)All coursework must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Note: Transcripts for degrees earned outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation from an approved NACES service verifying that the degree is equivalent to the U.S. degree.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Criteria:

In order to be considered for a faculty position at Hartnell College, applicants must satisfy the following criteria. Include specific examples that support each of your responses. Incomplete entries will not be forwarded into the application pool.

Faculty Applicant Criteria:

In order to be considered, candidates must be able to satisfy the following five criteria:

• Demonstrate experience working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations, leading to student success and excellence in higher education.

• Demonstrate an understanding of systemic barriers faced by BIPOC and other historically underrepresented and underserved populations and experience with implementing strategies that can be used to close equity gaps for students.

• Demonstrate a commitment to empowering students in their development of self-efficacy and a sense of belonging with the goal of helping students thrive and reach their fullest potential.

• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering cultural humility within the classroom by incorporating the cultural strengths of BIPOC students in your teaching pedagogy.

• Demonstrate your experience using an equity-minded framework through service activities on campus and/or in the local community.

Fostering a Culture of CareCaring Campus, developed by the Institute for Evidence-Based Change (IEBC), is dedicated to creating a culture of care within community colleges. The objective of IEBC'shttps://www.hartnell.edu/hr/caring-campus.html program is to increase student retention and success. We understand that when students feel connected to their college, they are more likely to succeed academically.

At Hartnell College, we embrace the Caring Campus culture. By implementing intentional, campus-wide behavioral commitments, we enhance our existing student success initiatives and create an environment where care and support are integral.

Join us on this journey of fostering a caring environment where students thrive. Together, we can transform Hartnell College into a place where care and success go hand in hand, empowering our students to reach their full potential.

EEO Statement

Hartnell Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

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