Counselor

About the Employer

Established in 1957, College of the Siskiyous is one of 113 publicly funded California community colleges. Classes began September 10, 1959 with 67 students and only three campus buildings.

Since that humble beginning, College of the Siskiyous (COS) has greatly expanded its programs, services, and facilities. COS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The Fire/Emergency Response Technology Program is approved as an accredited regional academy for the State Fire Marshal's Office.

The Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nursing and Registered Nursing Programs are accredited by their respective state agencies. COS is located at the base of majestic Mount Shasta (elevation 14,162 feet) in far northern California. Its 250-acre primary campus is centered in the historic lumber town of Weed, named after its founder Abner Weed, and is easily accessible from Interstate 5 and Highway 97.

The primary campus offers numerous associate degree and certificate programs in the arts, athletics, humanities, sciences, mathematics as well as career and technical programs in business/computer science, EMS-Paramedic, Fire, and Welding, to name but a few. Students have access to academic counseling, academic assessment, library services and resources, career counseling, personal counseling, financial aid assistance, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Student Support Services (SSS), textbook sales and buy backs, and tutoring services. COS is also one of only eleven community colleges in California to offer students on-campus student housing.

In addition to its primary campus, COS operates a smaller campus in Yreka, 30 miles north of Weed, which is the site of the Rural Health Sciences Institute (RHSI) and the Technology Training Center. In Yreka, a variety of transfer, general education, vocational, continuing education, distance education, and lifelong learning classes are available. Similar to the primary campus, the Yreka campus provides complete registration and advising services. Yreka Campus facilities also include a computer lab with full Internet access, general purpose classrooms, multiple classrooms with videoconferencing capabilities, the Law Enforcement Training Center with a firearms training simulator classroom, fully-equipped physical education room, and the Rural Health Scien

Job Summary

Job Summary

COUNSELOR FIRST REVIEW JULY 16 2024 / OPEN UNTIL FILLED STARTING SALARY RANGE: $69,795 - $94,121 FULL SALARY RANGE: $69,795 TO $127,724 195-DAY CONTRACT/FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK Complete job description and application available online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siskiyous/jobs/4549177/counselor This is a full-time, tenure track faculty position with a 195 day contract. This position is a part categorically funded and part District funded full-time faculty position.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, the Counselor will provide direct academic, career, and personal counseling services to students. The Counselor works with a minimum of supervision to perform the counseling functions. The College is seeking applications from two individuals who have the desired characteristics and skills necessary to provide exemplary service to students.

It is a continuing goal of College of the Siskiyous to hire and retain people who reflect the rich diversity of the District and its student body. College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. Master's in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, 2.

OR marriage, family and child counseling, 3. OR the equivalent. (NOTE: A Bachelor's degree in one of the above listed degrees and a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is an alternative qualification for this discipline.) https://www.siskiyous.edu/committees/equivalency/ Desired Qualifications: • Knowledge of, and familiarity with, curriculum offerings, enrollment trends, requirements for Associate degrees and Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT), and general education patterns in secondary and postsecondary education. • Demonstrated understanding of Student Equity and Achievement (SEA), Guided Pathways, and other student support services such as EOPS, CalWORKS, CARE, DSPS, etc... • Experience in working with Veterans and students receiving Veterans benefits. • Knowledge of or experience with international students and requirements of their enrollment. • Knowledge and experience with NCAA transfer requirements and working with student athletes transferring from a California community college to another college/university. • Meet minimum qualifications to provide counseling for EOPS (Title 5, Section 56264) and/or DSPS (Title 5, Section 53414). Knowledge & Abilities: • Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. • Ability to develop and implement specialized counseling programs and services for low-income and disproportionately impacted students. • Knowledge of vocational fields and career trends.

Comments and Other Information

Conditions of Employment Employees must satisfy all the pre-employment requirements prior to appointment that include, but are not limited to, tuberculosis clearance (EC 87408.6), fingerprint processing, and verification of their legal right to work in the United States. A pre-employment physical examination may be required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application or interview process must notify the Human Resources Office in advance. College of the Siskiyous is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans.

No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation. College of the Siskiyous is accredited by the Accrediting commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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