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Rancho Santiago Community College District

Counseling Assistant
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Position Number: 1721310
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Position Type: Disability Services

Counseling Assistant #CL19-1368
Admissions and Records/Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education/Orange Education Center
Part Time Position/Bilingual Spanish

This position is categorically funded and contingent upon funding at the time of hire.

Hours
19 hours/week, 12 months/year

Salary
2019-2020 CSEA Salary Schedule
Grade PT-5 $18.57/hour, plus 2.5% Bilingual Stipend

Benefits
Holidays, sick days, and vacation are earned in accordance with the CSEA contract.

Starting Date: As soon as possible after the offer of employment.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 13, 2019, 5:00 PM

CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision - assists credentialed counselors by performing initial interviews of students, student orientation to programs, and para-professional counseling; in addition, performs related clerical duties; performs related duties as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Conducts initial interview with students and completes related forms; orients students to program(s); performs clerical duties such as maintaining student files and making appointments for counselors; assists in establishing referral liaison between students and college or community resources; may conduct presentations on program(s) to public; may provide para-professional counseling to individual or groups of students; maintains a proper counseling environment. Some incumbents in this class may act as an interpreter for monolingual/limited English students.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to designated administrator and is directed in their work by Counselors. This class works closely with students, may communicate to the public about their program and may interface with faculty or community resources about a student.

REQUIREMENTS
Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to 6 months experience in a position that involves considerable public contact. Knowledge of human behavior and principles of psychology; good written and spoken English, appropriate to college level students; relevant college procedures, policies, and programs; college and community resources available for dealing with student problems; principles and techniques of para-professional counseling related to student interests and problems; clerical, filing and record keeping procedures. Ability to interview and assist a wide variety of students in helpful and mature ways; refer students to resource materials and other offices where further assistance may be obtained; give explanations to individuals and groups of students; establish and maintain effective relationships with students and employees; understand and follow oral and written instructions; be sensitive to students from diverse backgrounds; perform clerical, filing and supportive duties; maintain a proper counseling environment. Skills: Some positions may require oral and written proficiency in a second language as measured by biliteracy tests. Bilingual Spanish required.

Selection Criteria
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interview:
Educational experience (breadth and depth)
Work experience (breadth and depth)
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
Bilingual ability in Spanish
Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
Professional growth activities
Specialized skills training
Leadership skills

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and oral interview.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview.

During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
Oral communication skills
Presentation
Problem solving

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Method of Application
For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the RSCCD application and upload all required documents online at http://www.rsccd.edu/employment/Pages/Employment.aspx by the specified closing date for the position. If you do not have a computer, there is a computer which can only access RSCCD employment website and scanner to upload application materials/documents (no USB) available at the Human Resources Department, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Please upload the following application materials in the appropriate boxes with your online application by the closing date:
Resume (Required)
Any additional supplemental materials (Optional)

Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide current verification of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, complete the district's fingerprinting process, and bring proof of their legal right to work in the United States. Cost of TB testing, fingerprinting and the fee for criminal record check will be paid for by the candidates.

The Rancho Santiago Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.