Transition Success Counselor, Guardians Scholars Program
Company: California State University
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job no: 536188Work type: StaffLocation: San JoseCategories: Unit
4 - APC - Academic Professionals of California, Probationary, Full
Time, Student Services, On-site (work in-person at business
location)Job SummaryUnder the general supervision of the Director
of the Guardian Scholars Program, the Transition Success Counselor
is responsible for providing non-clinical, academic and personal
guidance to students who identify as current or former foster
youth, wards of the court, youth under legal guardianship and
unaccompanied homeless youth as determined by the Office of
Financial Aid and Scholarships. The incumbent will: conduct
one-on-one and group meetings; submit referrals to campus and
community resources based on student needs by working with county
representatives; and provide workshops for the Guardian Scholar
student population. The Transition Success Counselor will work
collaboratively with internal and external partners and
stakeholders to create opportunities that support the retention,
persistence and overall success of Guardian Scholars students.
Additionally, the Transition Success Counselor will also act as a
liaison between the Guardian Scholars Program and government
organizations and remain informed of all legislation impacting
foster youth at the child welfare level.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide
holistic life skills coaching to support Guardian Scholars students
personal and social development as they transition to and through
their university journey.Conduct assessments, crisis management,
goal setting, and transition plan meetings for assigned students
and support them in identifying individualized goals.Monitor the
progress of Guardian Scholars students in the caseload with
check-ins, scheduled meetings, or proactive outreach and
communication, responding to students questions, concerns, and
needs.Maintain records and summary reports of student interactions
including documenting student challenges, referrals provided to the
student, and any necessary or required follow-up.Serve as GSP
liaison and provide support, advocacy, intervention, and referrals
to students as it relates to Academic Advising, Faculty concerns,
and connecting with other support services/programs/centers on
campus.Manage Early Support alerts related to basic needs support
for students in GSP - provide timely phone, email, and in-person
outreach.Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment
of Trauma Informed programming to assist former foster youth and
unhoused students in their transition from high school and
community college.Work closely with foster youth programs, foster
youth consortiums, the Chancellor's Office, local school districts,
and community agencies and participates in foster youth advocacy
and advisory councils.Attend conferences/meetings and maintain a
working knowledge of developments/legislation on issues addressing
current and former foster youth, access and equity programs, and
academic advising.Remain informed of all legislation impacting
foster youth at the child welfare level and inform other Guardian
Scholars personnel of new policies and procedures relating to
foster youth at the child welfare level that may have an impact on
current and prospective Foster Youth Guardian Scholars
participants.Assist graduating Guardian Scholars with their
post-graduation plan for housing, employment, internships and
graduate school.Assist students in searching for graduate
opportunities and with the completion of graduate school
applications including gathering necessary documents, financial
resources for application fees, connecting students to liaisons who
serve former foster youth and unhoused students.Support the
Guardian Scholars Director and Program Coordinator with
recruitment, hiring, training, directing, supervision, and
evaluation of student employees and interns.Knowledge, Skills &
AbilitiesThorough knowledge of and skill in working with
historically underserved student communities.Knowledge of
multicultural and identity development and frameworks for related
diversity training.Knowledge of local and national community
organizations that support current and former Foster Youth and
unhoused student population (i.e. John Burton, McKinney Vento
Liaisons, Pivotal, The Hub, etc).Ability to effectively establish
and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse
multicultural environment.Knowledge of assessment techniques and
ability to develop cohesive reports.Ability to prepare various
documents including operations manuals and procedures, program and
activity schedules, proposals, and monitor budgets.Ability to
conceptualize program functions and procedures and implement those
relevant to improving program efficiency.Apply judgment,
discretion, and maintain confidentiality in performing complex
tasks.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to
advise potential students, parents, and high school and community
college staff individually and in group settings.Ability to apply
high-level analytical skills to take effective action while
independently carrying out assigned responsibilities.Ability to
promote, organize and facilitate group meetings.Excellent customer
service and public relations skills.Ability to effectively
prioritize multiple work priorities and organize various projects
and to follow safety and confidentiality protocols.Ability to work
some evenings and weekendsAbility to communicate with constituents
in a professional and respectful mannerRequired
QualificationsEquivalent to graduation from a four-year college or
university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper
division or graduate coursework in counseling techniques,
interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are
job-related.Three years of progressively responsible professional
student services work experience. A masters degree in Counseling,
Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may
be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and
the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or
guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for
positions with a major responsibility for professional career or
personal counseling.Preferred QualificationsMasters Degree in
Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or other related fieldTwo
or more years of professional experience in higher education or
student affairs.Experience working with students who have
experienced foster care, out-of-home placement, and/or
homelessness, and are first-generation. Ability to cultivate a
sense of belonging amongst students; advise students and connect
them with relevant resources.Ability to be inclusive of a diverse
student population, faculty, staff, and the public; and ability to
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a
variety of individuals.Working knowledge of the Maxient database
system, Canvas, Oracle/PeopleSoft, CSU Common Management System or
equivalent student information system; and Google Workspace and
calendaring programs.Experience with (i.e. PeopleSoft, FileMaker
Pro, Excel Spreadsheet) or comparable
databases.CompensationClassification: Student Services Professional
IIIAnticipated Hiring Range: $5,025/monthCSU Salary Range:
$5,025/month - $7,159/monthSan Jose State University offers
employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35%
of your base salary. For more information on programs available,
please see the Employee Benefits Summary.Application ProcedureClick
to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the
following documents:ResumeLetter of InterestAll applicants must
apply within the specified application period: April 12, 2024
through May 5, 2024. This position is open until filled; however,
applications received after screening has begun will be considered
at the discretion of the university.Contact InformationUniversity
Personneljobs@sjsu.edu408-924-2252CSU Vaccination PolicyThe CSU
strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person
program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by
the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their
age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply
with other safety measures established by each campus. The system
wide policy can be found at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and
questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.Additional
InformationSatisfactory completion of a background check (including
a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will
issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate,
which may be rescinded if the background check reveals
disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the
candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to
satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the
continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the
position on a contingent basis.The standard background check
includes: criminal check, employment and education verification.
Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may
be required. All background checks are conducted through the
university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some
positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs
associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or
certification(s) will be required at time of hire.SJSU IS NOT A
SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B
VISAS)All San Jose State University employees are considered
mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a
possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report
any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of
Equal Opportunity.Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety
Notification:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual
Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf.
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy
statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information,
crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and
information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR
also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State
University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A
paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the
Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email
at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.Pursuant to the Higher Education
Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also
available for viewing at
https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf.
The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that
occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three
most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies
and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy
of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing
Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at
uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.Campus Security Authority - In accordance
with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and
Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy,
this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a
Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as
Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report
Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training
as determined by the university Clery Director.Equal Employment
StatementSan Jose State University (SJSU) is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship
status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic
information, marital status, medical condition, national origin,
race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation,
transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable
federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students,
faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state
laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education
programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off
campus).Advertised: April 12, 2024 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
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