Project Specialist, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program

Project Specialist, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program at Ventura County Office of Education

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This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered. Print Application Deadline 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/26/2026 Contact Tim Swavely Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $32.33 - $40.23 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary This full-time position is available in the Special Populations Department with the Ventura County Office of Education. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, conduct a variety of specialized projects, activities, and operations to support foster youth educational services including, but not limited to, maintaining confidential student records and databases, assisting in coordinating communications with school districts, social workers, probation officers, and community partners, processing legal and educational documentation, tracking program services, and providing administrative support to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services to foster youth. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: • Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences, vocational education, public administration, business administration or related field, and experience working with foster youth and/or McKinney-Vento/homeless youth.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Driver's License. If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the EdJoin website. A complete application packet must include the following: Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters signed and dated within the last 18 months •[

LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED

]•) Resume Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: • Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences, vocational education, public administration, business administration or related field, and experience working with foster youth and/or McKinney-Vento/homeless youth.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid California Driver's License. If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the EdJoin website. A complete application packet must include the following: Copy of Transcript Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters signed and dated within the last 18 months •[

LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED

]•) Resume Comments and Other Information

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Each applicant's papers will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel. Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration. This position may require membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS requires employers to verify actual social security number; therefore, your original social security card will be necessary upon employment. Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used. A statement of "freedom from tuberculosis" is required. Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence Comments and Other Information

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Each applicant's papers will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel. Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration. This position may require membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS requires employers to verify actual social security number; therefore, your original social security card will be necessary upon employment. Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used. A statement of "freedom from tuberculosis" is required. Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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