Youth Services Specialist I #2425-0753 at Contra Costa County Office Of Education
About the Employer
The Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) is a unique public education agency. One of 58 counties in California, Contra Costa County serves the 11th largest public-school student population in the state, supporting approximately 169,394 students. Officially established in 1932, CCCOE has a long history of providing direct services to some of the county’s most vulnerable students, including young people who are incarcerated, experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or who have severe physical or emotional challenges. CCCOE also provides support services to schools and school districts throughout Contra Costa County, services that can be handled more effectively and economically on a regional basis rather than by each of the county’s 286 schools or 18 school districts. These services range from budget approval and fiscal support to technology infrastructure and communications support. In addition, CCCOE provides high-level professional development opportunities for educators throughout the county. The Contra Costa County Office of Education is an essential part of the county’s public education system. For more information about CCCOE programs and services, visit www.cocoschools.org.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position supports are College and Career Readiness (CTE/ROP) program. Candidates for this position must possess the following: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: • 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 in career technical education pathways, career planning and Early Childhood Education programs. • Additional experience in providing services in vocational or instructional environments preferred. Please note that this position will be assigned from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The position is grant funded and continued employment beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent based on grant funds. Applications will only be considered complete when the EDJOIN application is complete (including all supplemental questions) and the attachments listed below are included. Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their online application in PDF format: 1. Current resume 2. Current letter of introduction 3. Current Letter(s) of recommendation, preferred.
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.
- Letter of Introduction (Current Letter of Introduction)
- Resume (Current Resume )
Requirements / Qualifications
This position supports are College and Career Readiness (CTE/ROP) program. Candidates for this position must possess the following: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: • 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 in career technical education pathways, career planning and Early Childhood Education programs. • Additional experience in providing services in vocational or instructional environments preferred. Please note that this position will be assigned from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The position is grant funded and continued employment beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent based on grant funds. Applications will only be considered complete when the EDJOIN application is complete (including all supplemental questions) and the attachments listed below are included. Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their online application in PDF format: 1. Current resume 2. Current letter of introduction 3. Current Letter(s) of recommendation, preferred.
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.
- Letter of Introduction (Current Letter of Introduction)
- Resume (Current Resume )
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.
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.