What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disabled Student Programs Services (DSPS) Counselor position at College of the Siskiyous?
Salary : $71,365.25 - $130,597.45 Annually
Location : 800 College Ave, Weed
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202200117
Department : Student Services
Opening Date : 11 / 25 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
DISABLED STUDENT PROGRAMS SERVICES (DSPS) COUNSELOR
FIRST REVIEW JANUARY 3, 2025 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
STARTING SALARY RANGE : $71,365 to 96,238
FULL SALARY RANGE : $71,365 to $130,597
195-DAY CONTRACT / FULL-TIME TENURE TRACK
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services and with direction from the Student Access Services (SAS) Director, the counselor will provide direct academic, career, and personal counseling services to students in the SAS program. The Counselor works with a minimum of supervision to perform the counseling functions.
This is a full-time faculty position with a 195-day contract. The position is being advertised as a full-time tenure track position. The successful candidate will be trained and allowed to gain the required time to become minimally qualified to become the Counselor of SAS.
The College is seeking applications from individuals who have the desired characteristics and skills necessary to provide exemplary service to students. Candidates must have one of the master's degrees in the minimum qualifications but may still qualify for the position if they do not meet the required time of two years full-time experience, or the equivalent in one or more of the following :
- Counseling for students with disabilities; or
- Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for person with disabilities, or the equivalent
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.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
SAS Counselor
Learning Disability Specialist
Knowledge and Skills :
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in rehabilitation counseling
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, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy 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 coursework related to people with disabilities, or completion of 6 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 :
Desired Qualifications :
Other Details
Salary and Benefits :
Starting salary range is : $71,365 to $96,238
Selection Process :
After the preliminary screening, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview with the Search Committee. First level interviews may be in person or by Zoom. Candidates to be interviewed will be selected from applicants who most closely meet the minimum and desired qualifications. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. The Search Committee will recommend a slate of finalists to the Vice President of Student Services for a final interview.
The District reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely filling of the position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool or if funding is not available.
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.
Diversity Statement
College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) acknowledges and condemns the history of colonization of the Indigenous Tribes who originally inhabited the land on which our institution stands. We acknowledge their continued existence and wisdom regarding this place and area.
It is our mission and vision to foster a community that is inclusive, responsive and supportive of all of its members equitably. It is important for our students and staff to understand the history of our area, acknowledge the past, collaborate with our communities, and facilitate course work which empowers our students with the tools to lead with respect.
All members of the College community are responsible for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are embraced, sharing is encouraged, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. We will continually assess our progress to ensure that diversity initiatives disrupt and eliminate harmful policies within our college community. Siskiyous welcomes and embraces students and employees from all backgrounds including, but not limited to : ability or disability, age, ancestry, body type or size, citizenship or immigration status, economic status, educational status, employment status, ethnicity, food or housing insecurity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, incarceration experience, language, marital or partner status, military or veteran status, national origin, neuro-diversity, physical or mental health status, political affiliation, race or racial identity, religion, reproductive status, sex, and / or sexual orientation.
The College strives to ensure that its diversity initiatives are anti-racist and inclusive. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate oppressive policies within our College community.
The District offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage to full time employees and qualified dependents. In addition, the District provides vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. The employee participates in CalPERS through District and employee contributions.
Salary : $71,365 - $96,238
