Emancipation Coach

EMANCIPATION COACH


(Riverside Community College District Foster Youth Emancipation Program)


Riverside City Campus - 5 Positions


 
These are categorically-funded positions, currently funded through June 30, 2009, and renewable contingent upon funding.


Hours:    9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday/One day a week 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.


(Occasional evenings and weekends required)


Salary:  $3,417 per month, Classified Range 18


 
DEFINITION


Under the general supervision of the Dean of Workforce Preparation or designee, the Emancipation Coach is responsible for providing a broad range of services to support pre-emancipated and emancipated foster youth in Riverside County.  Responsibilities include: establish and maintain contact with the youth and provide necessary services and resources to ensure success within the program; assist with career/vocational and academic advising; assist students in removing barriers to academic success; develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies; and design and deliver workshops and training sessions.


 
TYPICAL TASKS


•Advises students on program requirements and provisions.


•Coordinates required events to facilitate education and employment resources.


•Works collaboratively with program faculty and other departments to develop strategies for keeping at-risk students in class.


•Provides support and referrals for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises which may impact school performance.


•Develops and facilitates workshop orientation meetings on various topics such as time management, study strategies, goal setting, learning styles, career planning, and communication skills.


•Consults with a variety of social service agencies in the community to explain general program requirements, or to address individual student progress or needs.


•Develops, implements, and maintains marketing, recruitment, and retention strategies for assigned program.


•Creates brochures, orientation materials, forms, and documents for distribution and presentation.


•Coordinates activities to introduce students to available community services and campus resources.


•Makes presentations to schools, community organizations, churches, and other groups to explain the program.


•Establishes and maintains an active case file on each enrolled student; keeps accurate case notes and documentation.


•Provides statistical information and summarizes information in reports as needed; submits required paperwork according to specified timelines.


•Performs related duties as assigned.


 
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS


An associate’s degree, with an emphasis in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field and two years of related work experience in an educational or social service field are required.  Possession of a bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral sciences is desired.


Knowledge of: modern office procedures, principles of coaching and training; correct English usage; skills in oral and written communication.  Ability to: understand, interpret, and apply Department of Social Services, California public school and college policies, rules, and regulations; use a computer; work with at-risk and culturally diverse student populations; work with students in advising and developing goals; assess student needs and coordinate educational and community-based services; manage caseload and case files; establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.  Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and transportation to travel to various sites.


Must show evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of community college students (E. C. 87360a).   

       
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.  All final offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds. Available in alternate format.


DISTRICT  APPLICATION  MUST  BE  RECEIVED BY: 


5:00 P.M.,  SEPTEMBER 28, 2006


APPLY:  HUMAN  RESOURCES  OFFICE


POSTMARKS  NOT  ACCEPTED


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Human Resources Office, 3845 Market Street, Riverside, California 92501-3225
(951) 222-8588, 222-8014(TDD-Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) – Web Site: www.rcc.edu









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