Job description

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Student Support Services Coordinator. This position develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates a comprehensive college student support and community services referral program for students with the goal of improving student social, emotional, and behavioral well-being and academic outcomes.

SALARY

$6,120 - $7,582 per month*
*Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Develops and coordinates a wide range of social service intervention and referral programs for students facing issues with homelessness, food insecurity, healthcare, public assistance, substance abuse, interpersonal violence, transportation, and child care based on concepts, goals, and resources established by campus administration.
• Assesses the social services needs of students using systematic assessment and data gathering techniques including but not limited to interviews, direct observation, standardized instruments, surveys, and focus groups; develops clearly written individualized service plans.
• Provides information and referrals to community assessment, crisis intervention, and case management services; assists students to gain access to and effectively use formal and informal community resources.
• Provides emergency, short-term counseling and supportive services for students who are experiencing emotional and situational crises.
• Supervises and provides professional mentorship to upper-division and graduate student interns engaged in formal field work assignments aimed at developing the competencies required to complete their academic program and/or licensure requirements in social work, professional counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field.
• Maintains active liaison with administrators, faculty, and staff to integrate college-linked social services into operations and activities at the college, to enhance understanding of the social-economic barriers to student success, and to explain the types of assistance and interventions that foster improvement of student well-being and academic progress.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community and social service agency representatives; collaborates in the implementation of comprehensive college-based and college-linked programs that increase the accessibility and effectiveness of services aimed at promoting student success.
• Develops new and evaluates existing procedures and protocols for referral and case management services in alignment with student needs, District policies, and professional standards.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of program activities and referrals to determine the level of effectiveness of all interventions.
• Documents and maintains up-to-date information on services provided to students.
• Gathers, compiles, verifies, analyzes, and correlates data and prepares reports and recommendations for college administration regarding program activities and referrals information and presents data in graphic, pictorial, tabular, written, and oral form.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, and students and with representatives of federal, state, and local agencies, commissions, and committees.
• Serves as a consultant to administrators, faculty, and staff on matters related to the social well-being of students such as mental health and illness, homelessness, trauma, student emotional crises, and interpersonal violence.
• Refers students as needed to the campus Behavioral Intervention Team, and serves as a technical resource for the team.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

VACANCIES

A vacancy currently exists at West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
• A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
• 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
• At least 16 paid holidays per year.
• Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
• Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
• Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. The employee contribution rate is 6 percent. The District also contributes to the retirement system. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
• Employee Assistance Program

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION

Licensure:

A valid license to practice in the State of California as a:

• Clinical Social Worker (LCSW);
• Licensed Psychologist (LP); or
• Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Experience:

Three years of full-time, paid, professional-level social work experience which must have included working with diverse populations impacted by issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, mental illness, interpersonal violence, poverty, and incarceration. Counseling and program management experience working with college students and/or experience supervising interns in a clinical setting is/are highly desirable.

Special:

The professional license must remain current and valid throughout employment with the District. Completion of continuing education requirements prescribed by the State of California for licensure are required. A valid Class "C" California driver's license is required. Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

For a complete job description, including the Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position, please visit our website.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.

ACCOMMODATION

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request, orally or in writing, an accommodation in the examination process. Documentation of the need for accommodation is required solely for the purpose of establishing that the applicant has an ADA disability and that the disability necessitates a reasonable accommodation. Typically, a recent letter from an appropriate health care or rehabilitation professional which establishes that the applicant has an ADA qualifying disability, identifies the functional limitations as they relate to the testing situation, and recommends/suggests the appropriate accommodation is sufficient. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made at the testing site, a request for accommodation and required documentation must be received by the Examiner of Record at least 3 days prior to the administration of the test.

HOW TO APPLY AND DEADLINE

https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=5039&R3=001

Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system by 4:00 P.M. on FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District, visit our web page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,451.00 - $90,993.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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