COUNSELOR, HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGAM, COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM EDUCATION at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the immediate direction of the LACOE Homeless Education Liaison, the Coordinated Entry System (CES) Education Counselor will promote McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance rights and eligibility, advocate on behalf of homeless students utilizing the CES Youth or CES Family System. The CES Education Counselor will also assist in connecting identified homeless students with supplemental support services to enhance educational achievement, collaborate with homeless service agencies, and conduct trainings for the CES staff, parents and community partners as needed. This position will be co-located between the Family CES site and Youth CES site in the assigned Service Planning Area (SPA) based on program needs. Positions are currently located in SPA 3 and SPA 7. Positions are subject to review for renewal on an annual basis.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Master’s, or advanced degree in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential.
Requirements / Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Master’s, or advanced degree in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION Must possess a valid California Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling and Child Welfare and Attendance.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential.
Comments and Other Information
Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Comments and Other Information
Contact Adriana Hernandez at Hernandez_Adriana@lacoe.edu and Lauren Sheahan at Sheahan_Lauren@lacoe.edu with questions about the process.
LACOE prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at: https://www.lacoe.edu/about/board/policies
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the LACOE Title II Coordinator at (562) 922-6153.
Application Deadline
4/28/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/14/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$83, 982-$137,043 Annually
$83, 982-$137,043 Annually
Length of Work Year
218 days over 12 months
Employment Type
Full Time