Student Transition & Academic Retention Team (START)/NextUp/Foster Youth Counselor (Tenure Track)
Job Description
Position Title
Student Transition & Academic Retention Team (START)/NextUp/Foster Youth Counselor (Tenure Track)Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Details:
Thank you for your interest in applying for the tenure-track position in the Counseling department at DVC! We are eager to learn about who you are and why you are passionate about working with Foster Youth at our community college. We want to know what you are like as a counselor, colleague, and member of a campus community.
We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate discipline expertise and show sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.
We are looking for a counselor who shares a strong commitment to social and racial justice and who use or are inspired to use anti-racist pedagogies/approaches that close equity gaps by recognizing, understanding, and respecting the perspectives of all students.
We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, and Indigenous people.
Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questions: Please use your cover letter, CV/resume and the supplemental questions to address all the minimum and desirable qualifications. It is required that all supplemental questions are answered. See Supplemental Questions section below for more information.
Note:
The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master’s degree (MA or MS).
If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Résumé/CV including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Thank you for your interest in applying for the tenure-track position in the Counseling department at DVC! We are eager to learn about who you are and why you are passionate about working with Foster Youth at our community college. We want to know what you are like as a counselor, colleague, and member of a campus community.
We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate discipline expertise and show sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.
We are looking for a counselor who shares a strong commitment to social and racial justice and who use or are inspired to use anti-racist pedagogies/approaches that close equity gaps by recognizing, understanding, and respecting the perspectives of all students.
We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, and Indigenous people.
Desirable Qualifications and Supplemental Questions: Please use your cover letter, CV/resume and the supplemental questions to address all the minimum and desirable qualifications. It is required that all supplemental questions are answered. See Supplemental Questions section below for more information.
Note:
The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master’s degree (MA or MS).
If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here. In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Résumé/CV including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Description of Position
Diablo Valley College inspires, educates, and empowers a diverse community of students to transform their lives and their communities. The Foster Youth Counselor at Diablo Valley College plays a critical role in supporting the educational journey and personal development of current and former foster youth enrolled in the Student Transition and Academic Retention Team (START) /NextUP program. The Foster Youth Counselor will primarily support the retention and success of students in the START foster youth program and/or students in the NextUp program through the provision of academic, vocational, and personal counseling. Since there is significant overlap between START and NextUP/EOPS students, this position will also provide EOPS counseling to ensure a cohesive support system for our students.
We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate expertise in understanding the needs of foster youth, but also show sensitivity to and knowledge of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.
We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, and Indigenous people.
We are looking for a colleague who will demonstrate expertise in understanding the needs of foster youth, but also show sensitivity to and knowledge of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic backgrounds and abilities of community college students.
We strongly encourage those with historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities to apply, including people of color, non-binary and transgender individuals, women, and Indigenous people.
Our Vision for Social Justice
We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.
Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet, we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.
Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.
The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.
If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.
Inquiries
For inquiries regarding the position, please contact Alicia Brizzi at abrizzi@dvc.edu.
Recruitment Type
FacultyLocation
Diablo Valley CollegePosting Number
F01178# of Openings
1Salary
Initial salary placement for full-time, tenure track positions is based on academic degree(s), upper/graduate level units earned, teaching experience and/or qualifying related professional occupation experience which ranges from $68,136 to $112,848 per year (Up to $132k). Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)
Position Status
Tenure- TrackEEO Job Category
Faculty & Other Instructional StaffEmployee Group
Full-Time FacultyDepartment
D1065-EOPSDiscipline
Counseling: EOPSAlternate Discipline
CounselingDuties and Responsibilities
In addition to contractual duties for this position which will include counseling and program coordination, all faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, in their departmental activities and in the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the counseling assignment may be in the evening program. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide academic, career and personal counseling through one-to-one counseling appointments and/or group sessions.
- Tailor counseling approaches to meet the unique needs of each foster youth student.
- Guide students in developing, reviewing, and/or revising student educational plans ensuring that the educational plan aligns with their academic and vocational goals, facilitating a clear path toward graduation and/or career readiness.
- Develop and implement START/NextUP student success and retention workshops and community building activities in collaboration with the START/NextUp team. Workshops and community building activities should have the explicit goal of enhancing student engagement and fostering a sense of belonging at the college.
- Act as a bridge between students and available on and off-campus resources to support educational retention and success.
- Demonstrate an ability to celebrate students’ strengths and support them through their challenges; understanding that “success” encompasses far more than strong grades.
- Participate in special program activities to support foster youths’ academic and personal growth. This includes collaboration with local agencies and community partners to enrich the support network available to students.
- Participate in department, division, and college committees.
- Participate in professional development activities, both departmental and college wide.
- Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Develop and implement targeted strategies to improve foster youths’ retention rates and academic achievements, addressing educational and non-academic barriers to success.
- Serve as a strong advocate for foster youth across the campus community, striving to raise awareness of their needs and challenges.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience
Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
The applicant must possess one of the following qualifications (earned degrees must be from an accredited college/university):
- A master’s degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development; OR
- A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time counseling; OR
- The equivalent. If you do not possess the EXACT minimum qualifications (i.e. you do not possess the exact degree listed) and believe you meet the minimum qualifications because of equivalent educational or professional background, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here. And EOPS Counselors shall:
- Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college course work predominately relating to ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social, or economic disadvantages OR
- Have completed six semester units of the equivalent of a college-level counseling practicum or counseling field-work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominately with ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social, or economic disadvantages And:
- Two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons challenged by language, social, or economic disadvantages.
The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master’s degree (MA or MS).
In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:
1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.
Desirable Qualifications
Highly qualified candidates will possess knowledge, skills, and experience that address the desirable qualifications below. Responses to the supplemental questions below allow the applicant to describe how they meet these qualifications.
- Experience supporting, demonstrated sensitivity to, and ability to empathize and build relationships with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of current and former foster youth community college students and transitional aged youth.
- Has shown a clear understanding of the intersectional nature of disability and the diverse experiences and needs of current and former foster youth with disabilities.
- Prior work experience supporting special populations, including low-economic, educationally disadvantaged college students and single parent college students
- Experience supporting students with mental health challenges/needs; experience in mental health related agencies or positions.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to motivate, counsel and teach traditionally underrepresented and historically marginalized college students from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Evidence of community college counseling experience – specifically with foster youth – and knowledge of the Guided Pathways model for California Community Colleges and DVC’s Student Equity Plan.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, overseeing, facilitating and leveraging innovative counseling practices to implement workshops, orientations, and student success programming.
- Specialized knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing EOPS/NextUp programs and services available to current and former foster youth and transitional aged youth, as well as aid programs, such as Chaffey, AB 12, etc.
- Experience and training in providing trauma-informed and student-centered practices.
- The START/NextUp program supports a working environment that is respectful and collegial. We strive to uphold a community of care and compassion for each other and our students. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence and experience in working collaboratively and congenially with stakeholders within the START/NextUP community and across the campus community.
Job Open Date:
10/28/2024Job Close Date:
01/13/2025Open Until Filled
NoEmployment Begins:
Fall 2025# of Months
10Employee Benefits
Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.
District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
- Dental and vision
- Flexible spending (125) plan
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
- Sabbatical Leave
Additional Benefits: The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.
Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50.
How to Apply
1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received on or before the closing date. Our application deadline time is 11:59pm on the specified closing date.
3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered.
4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District’s Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process.
5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement.
6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a “placeholder” document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview.
7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
Selection Process
Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.
- The applications, cover letters, answers to required supplemental questions, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense.
- Based upon the overall rating, a small number of applicants will be invited to the campus at their own expense for an interview with the college president, vice president of equity and student services, and vice president of equity and instruction. We estimate these interviews will be scheduled for the week of April 7, 2025. Selected interviewees will also be required to present a brief (10-15 minutes) workshop in front of a class. The final interview must be held in person.
- After consultation with the interview committee, the college president will make the final recommendation for employment to the chancellor and the governing board of the Contra Costa Community College District.
- Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Foreign Degree and Credit Statement
In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date
ADA Accommodations:
Request For Reasonable Accommodation
Medical Verification
Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu
Medical Verification
Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to
slever@4cd.edu
Quick Link
https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/10957Diversity Statement
It is the District’s policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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