Position Number: 2015629P

Location: North Orange Continuing Education - Anaheim Campus

Department: NOCE-AC Disability Support Services-Counseling

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:
Develops job opportunities and internships for program participants with disabilities.

Establishes and maintains relationships with local employers, business organizations, and community groups to develop job leads for students with disabilities.

Researches and maintains current job listings and develops resources for students to identify current job openings related to their identified career goal.

Plans marketing and outreach services to promote employer awareness of potential qualified employees with disabilities.

Answers inquiries from potential program participants regarding program eligibility, training, and placement possibilities.

Assesses the training, experience, and personal qualifications of program participants and matches them with employer's required qualifications.

Visits local employers to evaluate job content, working environment, and the ability of the employer to meet job accommodations and solutions to employment barriers.

Conducts workshops on job search techniques including interviewing strategies, resume preparation, cover letter development and dress and personal grooming.

Supports students throughout job search and interview process, including help filling out applications, attending interviews, contacting employers, and visiting job sites.

Discusses strategies and procedures for disability disclosure during the hiring process with students, and advises students on how to request disability accommodations in the workplace.

Gathers, analyzes and maintains data and statistical information to evaluate effectiveness of services and to identify goals to meet student and program needs.

Trains and provides work direction and guidance to others as directed.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Director, Disability Support Services or designee, develops job opportunities, internships and continued employment for students with disabilities with employers and community organizations, facilitates job placement through the use of specific job related workshops and seminars and places students in jobs following completion of an educational or training program at a college.

POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED

Working Relationships:
The Job Developer/Disability Support Services maintains frequent contact with counselors, faculty, students, various campus and District departments, employers, and state and local government agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Federal and State labor laws and regulations relevant to persons with disabilities including Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Opportunity Employment and laws and regulations governing federally funded programs
Knowledge of economic and labor market conditions and trends
Knowledge of job development techniques

Knowledge of job placement techniques
Knowledge of job search and interview skills
Knowledge of sales techniques and strategies
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of record keeping procedures

Knowledge of budget preparation and maintenance

Knowledge of appropriate software and databases

Ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities

Ability to develop job opportunities for students

Ability to motivate employers to become involved with the program, students and the college

Ability to establish and maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with members of a diverse community, including employers, students, community college faculty, staff and administrators, and state and local government agencies

Ability to interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to assess, analyze, implement and evaluate research project activities

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing

Ability to supervise, train and provide work direction to others

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Drivers License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript with degree posted (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree from an accredited college/university with relevant course work in human resources, public relations, business administration, behavioral or social sciences, or related field.

Three (3) years of experience working with persons with disabilities in job development, job placement, employment counseling or a related field.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience with documenting grant outcomes and deliverables, and reporting to state agencies.

Demonstrated experience collaborating with community partners and agencies such as employers, K-12, Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, Adult Mental Health, and other community resources.

Experience developing, monitoring, and managing grants, cooperative agreements, and other related budgets.

Demonstrated knowledge and competency to understand the needs of a diverse population including individuals with disabilities such as developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and attention-deficit disorder. Emphasis on individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
College office environment; ability to operate a computer keyboard; ability to exchange information in person one-on-one, in a group setting or on the telephone; travel to various locations to visit job sites; sitting (and if able, standing) for extended periods of time; ability to read a variety of printed materials and information on a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to handle or move objects weighing up to ten pounds.

Salary Range: $6,009 - $7,252 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 2015629P

Open Date: 04/14/2023

Close Date: 5/12/2023