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Counselor (Disabled Students Programs & Services)

City College of San Francisco

Job Description

Wide Distribution

Department
disabled students program

Campus
Ocean Campus

Location
Various

Job Category
Faculty (Credit and Noncredit Program)

Salary (Applicant View)

Initial salary placement is based on verified and accepted educational/work experience in accordance with the current City College of San Francisco Faculty Salary Schedule. The annual salary range upon entry is from $60,730 to $92,727 for 175 days of service or pro-rated for one semester or fewer days of service. New full-time faculty hires will have two additional service days, in their first year of service only, for the purpose of attending mandatory new faculty orientation. They will receive “independent flex credit” for such attendance, but no additional pay.

CONTRACT : FIRST YEAR ( PROBATIONARY )
TENURE - TRACK ( ONE OR MORE POSITIONS )
( BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS )
EC §§87602-87615 as amended by SB2298 (1990)

Appointment Type
Faculty - Tenure-Track

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Start Date

End Date

Position Description
Under the general direction of the DSPS Department Chair and the Dean of Student Success, the categorically funded full-time counselor of Disabled Students Programs and Services ( DSPS ) is responsible for providing specialized academic, career, personal and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated counselor who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our student success. This position may work in the evening or weekend to meet student needs as necessary, and this position may be assigned to various locations including the centers.

Job Duties
1. Provide successful specialized academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with disabilities from diverse backgrounds.

2. Work as a DSPS counselor during day, evening and/or weekends at any of the College Centers, Ocean Campus and community sites as required and/or travel among them as required.

3. Provide quality counseling and support services regardless of location or means of delivery including a combination of in-person and online counseling services.

4. Serve as an advocate for disabled students and work with instructors, counselors, other DSPS and CCSF personnel and community resources to assist students in the pursuit of their educational goals.

5. Evaluate verification of disability documentation, identify functional limitations and arrange for appropriate and reasonable accommodations which address those limitations.

6. Successfully develop Academic Accommodation Plans (AAPs) for students with disabilities.

7. Facilitate the provision of accommodations such as notetaking, adaptive devices, special test taking arrangements, and ASL interpreting adapted classroom equipment.

8. Maintain confidential records; accurately record information needed to complete mandated reports, input student data into Banner system.

9. Participate in professional development activities, program development and review, student activities, high school outreach, and faculty committees.

10. Successfully develop and facilitate workshops on occasion for students, staff, and faculty on various disability related topics.

11. Advise students on the matriculation process.

12. Develop, update, and approve academic education plans.

13. Represent City College of San Franciscos Disabled Student Programs and Services Department at school and community events on and off campus; this includes but is not limited to: application workshops, college nights, college fairs, community events, presentations, tours, and events at CCSF center; hours may include weekends and evenings.

14. Exchange information with management and other staff, K-12 educational institutions, community and government agencies and other organizations regarding outreach, enrollment, retention and related services; drive a motor vehicle to off-site locations.

15. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate DSPS student recruitment programs, events, activities, including incoming DSPS student orientation.

16. Work with the CCSF Outreach Office to promote DSPS services.

17. Prepare and analyze reports, researching DSPS student enrollment, retention history and trends to increase student outreach effectiveness.

18. Refer students to academic and student support services within the institution or other community resources.

19. Assist students in selecting appropriate credit and/or noncredit classes.

20. Provide group orientation sessions for students with disabilities.

21. Assist department in assessing Student Learning Outcomes ( SLO ) and Student Service Outcomes (SSOs) as they relate to DSPS counseling services.

22. Use current and emerging technology tools and software to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of counseling services.

23. Supports an innovative culture of culturally responsive, inclusive and anti-racist practices as it relates to student success with an awareness of student equity gaps.

24. Participates in ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings to center pedagogy.

25. Plan, develop, teach, and evaluate DSPS courses as needed by the department, under the direction of the DSPS Department Chair.

26. Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students with disabilities, various sexual orientations, and diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds (Required).

2. Earned Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Rehabilitation Counseling; OR THE EQUIVALENT ;
OR
Earned Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Counseling, Guidance Counseling, Student Personnel, Clinical or Counseling Psychology, Education Counseling, Social Work, Career Development, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling; AND either 15 or more semester units In upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:
(A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or
(B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military, or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
OR
Earned Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Marriage and Family Therapist or in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist ( MFT ); AND either 15 or more semester units In upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following:
(A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or
(B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military, or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities, or the equivalent.
OR
Hold a fully-satisfied LIFE California Community College Instructor Credential in Rehabilitation Counseling (California credentials were no longer issued after July 1, 1990).

[The degree major(s) posted on an applicants transcript(s) must be exactly as listed above under the degree requirements. Otherwise applicant must claim education equivalency for the formal educational requirement. Applicants who are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs that do not award a masters degree also need to claim education equivalency. The “Faculty Equivalency Application Form” is available on the left side margin. This form will be considered as part of the application materials and must be submitted on or before the filing deadline as indicated on this job posting.]

[If you have previously gone through the education equivalency for this same subject area from City College of San Francisco OR you have obtained the clarification of your “major” from the department chair/dean of the institution you attended in order to meet the minimum qualification for this job posting, you must submit a copy of the information. When attaching this document, please use the “Equivalency Application Form” link.]

Desirable Qualifications
1. Experience providing academic, career, personal, and disability management counseling to adult students with any of a variety of disabilities or multiple disabilities In an institution of higher education.

2. Experience working in a multicultural environment with adults from diverse backgrounds.

3. Knowledge of assistive aids, adaptive equipment, computer adaptations and/or other methods of providing reasonable accommodations.

4. Training in the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ‘The ADA Amendments Act of 2008 ( ADAAA ) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

5. Experience evaluating verification of disability documentation to determine eligibility for services.

6. Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and/or American Sign Language.

7. Proficiency in using current and emerging technology tools and software to provide counseling services.

8. Training In the administration and interpretation of the WAIS , W-J, or other learning disability assessment Instruments.

9. Possession of a doctorate In a related field or a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor ( CRC ) certification.

10. Significant experience working with people with severe, persistent psychological disabilities.

11. Evidence of successful teaching experience at the university or college level using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.

12. Demonstrated experience, commitment, and knowledge of inequities in higher education and rectifying policies and processes that restrict access for minoritized students.

Benefits
Choice of several health plans, plus $50,000 Group Life Insurance and Dental Care Plan.

New employees hired on or after January 1, 2014, will continue to contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund ( RHCTF ).

Application Procedure
To apply for this posting, start by completing an online Faculty Position Application Form at http://jobs.ccsf.edu. To be considered a candidate for this posting, the following materials must be submitted and received by the Human Resources Department on or before 11:59 p.m. of the posting filing deadline. Substitution of required document(s) is not permitted.

Applicant: Please do not send any application materials to the Department Chair. Human Resources Department is not responsible for any documents addressed and/or sent to the Department Chair.

1. A detailed letter expressing interest in the position, indicating specifically how the minimum qualifications and as many as possible of the desirable qualifications will be fulfilled. Minimum and desirable qualifications are listed in this posting. The letter should also address the applicants background and skills in the areas stated in the Examples of Duties. OPTIONAL : Candidates may attach documents that provide supporting evidence of fulfillment of minimum and desirable qualifications, such as letters of recommendation, teaching evaluations, teaching commendations, etc.

2. A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.

3. A City College of San Francisco Electronic Faculty Position Application completed in full and applied to this specific posting online. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.

4. Three (3) current telephone references must be provided, to verify experience that is within the last 12 months. References must include current supervisors/employers, colleagues, or other professionals, who have knowledge of the responsibilities and duties specific to this type of position. If any reference is missing a telephone number, the reference will not be counted as a valid; and, as a result, the application will be considered incomplete.

5. Copies of transcripts verifying the degrees and majors as listed on applicants CCSF Application Form; official transcripts and actual verification of work experience will be required at a later date. [ NOTE : Degrees and majors must be posted on transcripts to be considered in the application process. Foreign degree(s) must be evaluated before an application can be processed. Foreign Degree Evaluation sources information is located on the left side margin.]

6. Diversity Statement: Separate from your letter of interest, submit a concise response using only one page to discuss how your course content and teaching methods meet the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners. List classes or professional development activities you have participated in that directly relate to working with diverse student populations. (Note: Substitution of “diversity statement” with a “teaching philosophy” document will be automatically disqualified.)

Applicants bear the sole responsibility for ensuring that all application materials are complete when submitted and are received by the Human Resources Department by 11:59 p.m. on the posting filing deadline. Postmarks will not be honored. Emails are not acceptable. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. All application materials become the property of the City College of San Francisco, and will not be returned. Application files for this posting will not be considered for other postings.

For additional assistance, please call Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

ADA Statement
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

Selection Procedure/Conditions of Employment
Applicants who meet all minimum qualifications and have all required application documents in the CCSF Human Resources Department on or before the filing deadline will be included in the initial review processes to be conducted by the Search Committee. A reasonable number of applicants who are judged by the Committee as best matching the requirements of the position will be invited for a personal interview with the Search Committee. An additional interview will be offered to applicants who are advanced beyond the initial interviews.

As approved by the governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the Covid Safety Campaign. All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of covid vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements for a CCSF Release to Work Authorization Certificate prior to appointment which include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprinting processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States.

City College of San Francisco reserves the right at its sole discretion to modify or to rescind this job posting at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement
It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS / HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AC00105P

Job Open Date
11/03/2022

Application Review Date

Job Close Date
03/15/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Contact
Olga Galvez, Department Chair DSPS

Contact Phone/Extension
(415) 452-5855

Contact Email
ogalvez@ccsf.edu

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