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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

Temporary Youth Services Specialist I #2526-0529

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$65,520 / year median in California

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

All applicants must submit a complete application on EDJOIN. Please see the EDJOIN link below to apply and additional information.
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//www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2241839 Overview Under direction, performs a variety of specialized duties to identify and connect students to career and academic opportunities and internships through career guidance, vocational assessment, academic counseling, training, education and placement services; provides information to students and County staff; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of youth services; and performs related duties as assigned. This is a temporary part time position funded through December 31, 2026 and will be supporting the COYA Program. The position is 20-29 hours per week.
Position Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, education, psychology, or a related field and two (2) years of experience, Or four (4) years, of the following experience: full-time case management experience providing services to students who are in foster care, experiencing homelessness, and/or justice involved. Additional experience in providing services in vocational or instructional environments preferred. Valid California Driver's License Applications will only be considered complete when the EDJOIN application is complete (including all supplemental questions) and the attachments listed below are included. 1. Current Resume 2. A current letter of introduction explaining your interest in this position. 3. Letter of recommendation preferred, but not required
Pay:
$36.76 per hour
Work Location:
In person