Education and Career Advisor Teaching and Learning

Education and Career Advisor Teaching & Learning
Location: Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave Oregon City OR 97045
Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / Year Round Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources at to discuss your application.

Find your why with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District our mission is to lead serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning special education technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities -- big and small -- have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here.

About the program:
The Clackamas ESD Teaching & Learning team collaborates with regional school districts to help improve student outcomes. Educators increase their skills through the professional development consultation and technical assistance we provide. We also offer an array of contracted services that enhance collaboration and cost savings. The skills and agility of our team allow us to respond rapidly to changing district needs.

About this position:
The Education and Career Advisor provides individualized workforce development case management career guidance and employment services to youth. This position supports youth in identifying educational and career goals developing work readiness skills securing employment and work-based learning opportunities and accessing the resources needed to succeed in education training and the workplace. The position also develops and maintains strong partnerships with employers schools community organizations and workforce agencies to expand career exploration and employment opportunities for youth.

Essential functions:

• Conduct eligibility determination assessments goal setting individualized service planning and follow-up services to support youth in achieving educational career and employment goals.
• Provide trauma-informed individualized coaching case management and workforce development services that motivate and support youth in overcoming barriers and successfully participating in education training and employment.
• Deliver career exploration career pathway planning work readiness training resume development interview preparation job search assistance and other employment readiness activities.
• Develop coordinate and monitor work-based learning opportunities including paid work experiences internships job shadowing and occupational skills training aligned with youth career interests.
• Build maintain and expand partnerships with employers and businesses to create employment opportunities support successful placements and promote long-term employment retention.
• Connect youth with supportive services and community resources that address barriers to education and employment including housing transportation mental health childcare financial assistance and other services that promote long-term success.
• Collaborate with school districts Clackamas Community College workforce partners local workforce board public agencies and community organizations to recruit participants re-engage disconnected youth and coordinate comprehensive support services.
• Maintain accurate case records participant documentation employment records and required data in workforce development information systems to ensure program compliance and accountability.
• Evaluate participant progress and contribute to program improvement by monitoring outcomes collecting participant and employer feedback and supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Represent CESD C-TEC Youth Services through active participation in team meetings community partnerships workforce initiatives and collaborative planning efforts while contributing to a positive team culture and performing other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma GED or equivalent preparation
• College-level course work in Education Counseling or related Social Science field
• Recent successful experience working in an educational/social service program with multiple components and partners
• Recent successful experience in working in a culturally diverse environment and with disconnected youth between the ages of 14 and 24
• Working knowledge of educational and employment barriers experienced by disconnected youth and their families and of positive youth development strategies
• Demonstrated flexibility with changes in program funding and legislation
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners
• Computer proficient in word processing and database programs
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently and use initiative and judgment in accomplishing tasks with general instructions and guidance
• Ability to recognize and support the needs of disconnected youth and to provide activities that will improve academic success enhance personal development and lead to employment
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions
• Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Recent successful experience in developing and coordinating support programs and advocacy services for disconnected youth
• Bilingual. Bilingual candidates must pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level per CESD guidelines to be eligible for bilingual salary placement
  

Salary:Range 17/18* of the Classified Salary Schedule. New hires are eligible to start at up to Step 4depending on experience per the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement.$26.93 - $30.75 per hour.

*Range 18 is for bilingual candidates who pass a language proficiency assessment at an intermediate high to advanced level in any of the major languages of our service communities (Spanish Russian Vietnamese Cantonese Mandarin and American Sign Language)

Benefits:

• Full medical dental and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off including paid holidays sick leave and other personal leave
• Opportunities togrow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts
• Read more about our benefits here

Retirement plan contributions:
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement or PERS. There are two components to PERS including the pension which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program or IAP which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply:
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59PM on the listed closing date.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.

Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.
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