The candidate's main responsibility is to provide comprehensive academic and career counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population. Provide case management services for EOPS students. - Provide academic, career and personal counseling to students who are low income, educationally disadvantaged, and current or former foster youth in-person or in a remote environment. Promote self-advocacy, and advocate on behalf of the individual, as needed. Maintain accurate progress notes... more details
LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
Employment Opportunity
Counselor, EOPS (SFP)
Full-Time, D-Basis (12 month), Limited (Non-Tenure Track)
Filing Deadline: July 24, 2024
Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC) is one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District and is located in Wilmington, CA near San Pedro, the Port of Los Angeles. With an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, LAHC offers a wide range of educational and career technical programs, and transfers students to leading private and public colleges and universities.
Description of Positions
The Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS) Program at LAHC is accepting applications for a full-time, Limited, D-Basis (12-month) EOPS Counselor to begin Fall 2024. This assignment will be for 35 hours per week and may require some evening hours. This assignment is only for the duration of funding and will be terminated when the program funding ends.
EOPS is a state funded program, which provides support services to eligible students attending LAHC. EOPS is a college success, counseling support program for low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. The specific responsibility of EOPS is to develop and provide programs, services, techniques and activities that support students in addition to the ones received through traditional college programs. EOPS students receive assistance and support with their college education with special attention given to identify, plan, develop and achieve the academic, career and personal goals of the students.
Please note, this position may require a non-traditional work schedule, including evening and weekends and local, state, and national travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work or career development, or the equivalent AND
EOPS counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall:
1. Have completed a minimum of nine (9) semester units of college course work predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages, OR
2. Have completed six (6) semester units or the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages, AND
In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two (2) years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
AND
A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the community college students, faculty and staff.
Eligibility Requirements
A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant’s expense prior to employment.
Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees’ policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.
Duties and Responsibilities
· The candidate's main responsibility is to provide comprehensive academic and career counseling services to a diverse and multicultural student population.
- Provide case management services for EOPS students.
· Provide academic, career and personal counseling to students who are low income, educationally disadvantaged, and current or former foster youth in-person or in a remote environment.
- Promote self-advocacy, and advocate on behalf of the individual, as needed.
- Maintain accurate progress notes documenting contacts made related to the provision of services for the student being served including telephone calls and face-to-face visits.
- Assist students in choosing and planning immediate and long-range educational goals, including developing individualized student education plans.
- Assist students who are experiencing academic and/or personal difficulties and make referrals to resources, on and off-campus, as appropriate.
· Assess needs, recommend success strategies, and monitor student progress for adherence to EOPS standards.
- Counsel students who are on probation or subject to dismissal and assist them with creating a plan for success.
· Assist students with transfer to four-year institutions and/or to find career employment.
- Conduct orientations to familiarize students with college programs and services.
- Assist students with petitions (graduation, SAP, course substitutions etc.), waivers, financial aid, course repetition, dismissal, and reinstatement.
- Teach Counseling courses and/or facilitate workshops related to educational and career planning, study skills, and other topics supportive of student success.
- Evaluate transcripts in collaboration with the Admissions and Records Office.
- Work as a team member on department and campus-wide committees and groups.
- Participate in department meetings, professional development activities and shared governance committees.
- Participate in statewide activities pertaining to EOPS training.
- Participate in LAHC and EOPS outreach and recruitment activities, events, advisory committee meetings, graduation and other events.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Total of 4 paid semesters or more of paid work experience, post Master’s Degree, as a Counselor in a California Community College within the past 2 years.
- At least two semesters of paid EOPS Counseling experience.
- Experience and sensitivity in counseling and teaching students who may be foster youth, first-generation, non-native speakers, academically under-prepared, non-traditional, or returning students.
- Case Management experience in supporting educationally disadvantaged students in pursuing their desired life outcomes by facilitating access to supports and services
- Implement services in a collaborative manner involving the active participation of the individual, intended to assist individuals to enhance their natural supports and other available resources.
· Experience teaching Counseling or Guidance classes, conducting workshops and orientations.
· Extensive knowledge of the transfer process and requirements, articulation agreements, matriculation, graduation requirements, and Student Learning Outcomes.
· Knowledge of the major career development theories, current trends in career counseling, career development resources (both printed as well as computerized), and experience using and interpreting a variety of career assessments.
· Experience in the use of computer technology as a counseling and teaching tool, including using web-based resources and other technology to create Student Educational Plans and enhance services to students.
· Experience working as a team member on department and campus-wide committees and groups
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $95,736 to $170,892 based on academic and professional preparation. The doctoral differential is $5532 annually. District benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance
Application and Selection Process
Applicants will be required to file the application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. Please copy and paste the following into your browser to apply: https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd
Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All materials submitted will become the property of the LACCD. All application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 24, 2024.
For consideration in the selection process, all interested candidates must submit the following:
1. A current resume or curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter of interest;
3. Contact information for three references (name, title, address, email and telephone numbers) of individuals who can assess the candidate’s qualifications for the position;
4. Copies of transcripts for ALL degrees (official transcripts are required for all candidates invited to the final interview). Documentation from an approved foreign transcript evaluator is required for degrees received from other countries. For a list of approved foreign transcript evaluation agencies, please go to Teacher Credentialing: www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
Application materials will not be accepted by Fax, US Mail, In-person or Email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. The final determination is contingent upon enrollment, funding and/or class availability. The District does not provide expense reimbursement for those invited to interviews.
For questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Dr. Dawn Reid
Dean of Student Services
reidd@lahc.edu
Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three (3) business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.
Equal Employment Policy
The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).
The Los Angeles Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator
