Adjunct Counselor - DSP&S (Disabled Students Programs & Services)

Job Description

Under the supervision of the assigned Dean, the Disabled Students Programs and Services ( DSP &S) Counselor will assist with the implementation of services for students with disabilities to participate fully in their planning and participation in postsecondary education. The Counselor may be required to teach specialized classes, provide workshops, and maintain student files and other duties requiring access and or accommodations for students. Essential Duties Summary REQUIRED DUTIES :

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Required Qualifications EQUIVALENCY : Applicants must meet YCCD minimum qualifications by the filing date or have been awarded equivalency by the District prior to the publication of the Recruitment Announcement.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS: Include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Human Resources website for a list of agencies providing foreign transcript services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

The successful candidate, by the date of hire, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Counseling:

Disabled Students Programs and Services at California Community Colleges: (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications must be from accredited institutions.)

• Master’s degree, or the equivalent foreign degree, in rehabilitation counseling, OR
• Master’s degree, or the equivalent foreign degree in special education, AND 24 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, or social work; OR
• A Master’s degree in counseling, guidance, student personnel, psychology, career development, or social welfare; AND either 12 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work specifically in counseling or rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities, OR two years of full-time experience, or the equivalent in one or more of the following:
  • Counseling or guidance for students with disabilities; or
  • Counseling and/or guidance in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities of the position were predominantly or exclusively for persons with disabilities.

The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Board Policies

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Commitment to Diversity EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.

Closing Date/Time: 2024-12-31