Part-Time DESP/DSPS Counselor (Pool)

About the Role

This part-time position serves as an Associate Counselor for the Disability & Educational Support Program (DESP) and Disability Support Programs & Services (DSPS). Assignments may require day, evening, Saturday, or online/distance education availability. Work locations include West Valley College (Saratoga, CA) and Mission College (Santa Clara, CA). This role is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Possess one of the following:

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling; OR
• Master's degree 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 equivalent) of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a post-secondary DSPS program or program dealing with people with disabilities; OR
  • Two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in one or more of: counseling for students with disabilities; or counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military, or private social welfare organizations with responsibilities for persons with disabilities; OR
• Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or 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 equivalent) of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses in a post-secondary DSPS program or program dealing with people with disabilities; OR
  • Two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in one or more of: counseling for students with disabilities; or counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military, or private social welfare organizations with responsibilities for persons with disabilities; OR
• A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in DSPS Counseling; OR
• The equivalent of the above

Additionally, candidates must demonstrate understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty, and staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience providing counseling services to persons with disabilities
• Skill in personal, career, and academic counseling
• Ability to teach counseling courses
• Ability to counsel/instruct students on an individual or group basis on study skills/learning strategies
• Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to convey information clearly, problem-solve, and respond appropriately to student and staff needs
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other college staff

Responsibilities

• Counsel and advise students on both an appointment and drop-in basis
• Perform specialized work duties as necessary during registration periods
• Provide formal in-service training
• Participate in program/service development activities
• Coordinate efforts of counseling faculty to complete Program Review and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation, using results to continuously improve student learning
• May be assigned to teach one or more counseling courses during a semester
• Perform other duties as required for the department and/or college

Application Information

Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including: (1) A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; (2) Resume; (3) Unofficial copies of transcripts; (4) District Equivalency Application (if applicable); and (5) Any requested licenses or certificates (if applicable).

• All sections of the online application, including Education and Educational Work History, must be completed thoroughly
• Supervisor name(s) and telephone numbers must be included
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Do not send unrequested materials
• If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, a copy of transcripts is required to verify the degree being awarded. Degrees must be from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education
• Degrees earned outside the U.S. must provide official certification of equivalency by a certified credential review service (course-by-course evaluation)
• Complete the Equivalency Application only if degree does not match the discipline(s) stated in Minimum Qualifications
• Applications remain active for 1 year; part-time pools are refreshed annually

For assistance, contact Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment, 14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070. Phone: (408) 741-2174 | Fax: (408) 741-2564 | Email: Jobs@wvm.edu

Selection Process

• Applications screened by department representatives on an as-needed basis
• Qualified applicants who best meet division needs will be contacted for an interview
• Travel expenses to attend the interview are the candidate's responsibility
• Upon hire, successful candidate must provide required identity and work authorization documents