Transition Specialist

About the Employer The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations. Job Summary Job Summary ACCESS is a public, WASC accredited educational program offering a variety of unique school options serving students throughout Orange County. The Orange County Department of Education's Title I Programs provides supplemental academic services to neglected, delinquent, and at-promise students through its seven unique components. Students referred to alternative education or assigned by the Social Services or Probation Departments to a residential placement within the County of Orange are eligible for these compensatory services. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in social services, psychology, public administration or a closely related field. - Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in providing academic, vocational, employment and/or related services to at-promise youth. Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements: - A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy. There are supplemental question in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental question is listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your response in advance of beginning the application. 1. What challenges are at-promise youth facing today, and what can you do in the role of Transition Specialist to help address these challenges? 2. Describe your experience and expertise as it relates to career counseling and/or academic advising. Comments and Other Information A completed EdJoin application is required for a candidate to be considered for this opportunity. An attached resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed EdJoin application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The selected candidate will be also required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. EOE/ADA Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here