Associate

Salary : $34.19 - $41.66 Hourly

Location : Itinerant Ventura, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : M42-25

Division : Educational Services

Department : Special Education

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

THE NEED

DUAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY

Associate - Marriage and Family Therapist / Professional Clinical Counselor / Clinical Social Worker

To fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for 6 months. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. (855) 524-5627.

THE POSITION

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description ( classification specification ), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click here or visit the Classified Human Resources office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of a designated Certificated Administrator and Clinical Supervisor, provides direct mental health services to students (individuals and groups) with intensive needs, parent counseling, consultation, and treatment coordination to students and families to improve school performance. Assists with coordinating services by providing training, education, and program development to address and implement tiered interventions through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. This position is expected to carry a caseload of students and collaborate with all stakeholders in building a coherent system of coordinated support within a MTSS framework. Serves as a liaison between counselors, students, families, school sites, support staff, and various community services agencies, with a primary focus on : the mental health and wellness of students, supporting social-emotional goals, and educational access.

THE CANDIDATE

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of education, training and experience sufficient to meet the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) requirements for any of the following : Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), which includes a minimum of a Master's degree in the designated field of study.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid California driver's license.
• A current, valid associate number from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS) as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Professional Clinical Counselor. Incumbents are required to maintain a valid associate status as a condition of continued employment.
• Some positions may be required to translate oral and written communications between English and a designated second language.

THE DETAILS

SELECTION PROCESS :

The selection process tentatively includes the following :

Step 1 : Application screening (pass / fail) Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the performance examination and qualification appraisal interview.

Upon qualifying, applicants will be notified by email with further instructions. Applicants must pass the application screening to advance to the next step, the qualification appraisal interview.

Step 2 : Training & Experience Evaluation : (weighted 100%) A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are scored and rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

New Hires - Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria :

Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)

Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District : an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and / or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is related to their classification and is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

AA / AS = 2.50%

BA / BS = 4.00%

MA / MS = 5.00%

Ed.D. / Ph.D / JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

BENEFITS :

Please click the Benefits tab above or visit Classified Human Resources for a description of benefits offered.

TO APPLY : Applications may be filed online at : http : / / www.venturausd.organd MUST be submitted by 11 : 59PM on the closing date indicated.

Completed applications (including any supplemental applications, proof of licenses or certifications, etc.) MUST be submitted by the above deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted for consideration. Applications must be sufficiently complete and specific to fully indicate the experience and other qualifications of each applicant. A resume or additional attachments may be included with the application, but may not be submitted in lieu of the required application packet. Falsification or omission of material fact is cause for rejection, removal from the eligibility list, or dismissal from employment.

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) may request accommodation if needed. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made for testing, your request must be received at the time your application is submitted. If special arrangements are not requested at the time the application is submitted, it is understood that no special accommodations are required. Documentation on the need for accommodation must accompany your request.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

HEALTH & WELFARE

Plan choices include :

, or you may contact Jodie Argueta in our Risk Management Department at : or 805-641-5000, ext. 1242.

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example : a new employee working 8 hours / day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per

year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours / day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security

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PLEASE READ : The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

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Please select the highest level of education you have :

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If you have earned a degree, please indicate the area or major coursework you have in which you were awarded your degree. (If none, type N / A.)

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What specific training or coursework have you completed, or certificates do you have that are related to the Associate position? (If none, type N / A.)

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Do you possess a current and valid California driver's license?

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What is your current, valid associate number from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (CA BBS)

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Describe your professional work experience or training hours completed working with students or families in a social services or educational environment. Please also include the company / agency from which you gained your experience, your job title, and amount of time you served in each position. (If none, type N / A.)

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Describe any experience you may have providing mental health services to students in schools. (If none, type N / A.)

Required Question