Counseling Assistant (Part-Time)

Rancho Santiago Community College District • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and/or experience equivalent to 6 months experience in a position that involves considerable public contact.
• Knowledge of human behavior and principles of psychology.
• Good written and spoken English, appropriate to college level students.
• Relevant college procedures, policies, and programs.
• College and community resources available for dealing with student problems.
• Principles and techniques of para-professional counseling related to student interests and problems.
• Clerical, filing and record keeping procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Oral and written proficiency in a second language as measured by biliteracy tests.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial interview with students and completes related forms.
• Orients students to program(s).
• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining student files and making appointments for counselors.
• Assists in establishing referral liaison between students and college or community resources.
• May conduct presentations on program(s) to public.
• May provide para-professional counseling to individual or groups of students.
• Maintains a proper counseling environment.
• Acts as an interpreter for monolingual/limited English students if required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services