Youth Services Specialist I #2425-0096R 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
Candidates for this position must possess the following: - 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, or four (4) years, of the following experience: full-time case management experience providing services to students who are in foster care, experiencing homelessness, and/or justice involved. Additional experience in providing services in vocational or instructional environments preferred. - Valid California Driver’s License The successful candidate for this position will be serving justice involved youth countywide. Location for this position is a combination of the CCCOE office, district schools, and other locations to ensure quality of service and effectively meet program goals. Please note that Youth Services positions are grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of ongoing funding. 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 (dated within the last year)
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.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates for this position must possess the following: - 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, or four (4) years, of the following experience: full-time case management experience providing services to students who are in foster care, experiencing homelessness, and/or justice involved. Additional experience in providing services in vocational or instructional environments preferred. - Valid California Driver’s License The successful candidate for this position will be serving justice involved youth countywide. Location for this position is a combination of the CCCOE office, district schools, and other locations to ensure quality of service and effectively meet program goals. Please note that Youth Services positions are grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of ongoing funding. 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 (dated within the last year)
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.
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.
The Youth Services (YS) Department 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.
The successful candidate for this position will be serving justice involved youth countywide. Location for this position is a combination of the CCCOE office, district schools, and other locations to ensure quality of service and effectively meet program goals.
Please note that Youth Services positions are grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of ongoing funding.
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.
The Youth Services (YS) Department 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.
The successful candidate for this position will be serving justice involved youth countywide. Location for this position is a combination of the CCCOE office, district schools, and other locations to ensure quality of service and effectively meet program goals.
Please note that Youth Services positions are grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of ongoing funding.
Application Deadline
12/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/22/2024
Contact
Kasie White
925 942-3371
925 942-3371
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$6,185.57 - $7,513.20 Monthly
$6,185.57 - $7,513.20 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Salary per month on a five-step salary range. Comprehensive benefits included.
Length of Work Year
8 hours/day, 5 days/week, 12 months/year
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
County Office Building in Pleasant Hill, CA and CCCOE Partner Agency Sites in Contra Costa County