Part-Time Counselor - General -Student Services- Pool - MJC

Job Title Part-Time Counselor

• General

• Student Services- POOL - MJC Site: Modesto Junior College Salary Range / Other

The Hourly Range: $61.75 - $95.87

Doctorate Range: $72.77 to 98.47

(2022-2023 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience.

Benefits

With the exception of Workers' Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.

Position Summary Information

Scope of Assignment

Provides comprehensive counseling services to a diverse, multicultural student population, including all aspects of academic, career and personal counseling. The counselor may be assigned within any area of Counseling & Student Services and Special Funded Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, marriage and family therapy, or marriage, family and child counseling, 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.)

Desirable Qualifications

• Understanding of the comprehensive nature of a general counselor at a community college.

• Awareness and commitment to the philosophy and objectives of the California Community College.

• Commitment to supportive relations with students, which includes sensitivity to the needs and problems of a diverse, multicultural student population.

• Highly developed counseling skills, which enable one to comfortably deal with a variety of personal issues without reflecting personal bias.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills.

• Ability to conduct and develop appropriate workshops, guidance courses, and seminars.

• Demonstrated proficiency in career and personality assessment interpretation.

• Ability to effectively work with students who are undecided about majors and careers.

Desirable Professional Characteristics Example of Duties

The counselor will perform all regularly assigned counseling duties including academic, personal, and career counseling in a variety of formats (individual, group, online, etc.) The counselor may also be assigned to teach guidance and study skills courses.

• Develop and deliver of high quality group guidance courses and workshops, and other outreach activities.

• Apply current career theories and methods and assist students with determining career goals and linking those goals to a corresponding educational objective.

• Monitor, support, and encourage struggling students during the academic and/or progress probation process and with other stresses related to their academics or personal lives.

• Maintain effective working relations with all areas of the college and community agency personnel involved in the provision of these services.

• Refer students to appropriate student support and educational services on and off-campus including mental health (therapeutic) counseling as needed.

• Use available and current technologies with a high degree of computer literacy.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/

Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.

Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Only online application packets will be accepted including:

• YCCD Administrative online application

• Resume

• Personal letter of interest

• Unofficial Transcripts

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.

Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms "as defined in" the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

In accordance with 34 C.F.R. §§ 100.6(d), 104.8, and 106.9; and 28 C.F.R. § 35.106, the following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504/Title II policies:

District Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Yosemite Community College District

2201 Blue Gum Ave., Modesto, CA 95358

(209) 575-7935

howenm@yosemite.edu

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Posting Detail Information

Open Date 01/06/2023 Close Date 08/30/2024 Open Until Filled No