Project Rebound Program Advisor

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Project Rebound Program Advisor

Description

Project Rebound Program Advisor

Project Rebound

Job # 541387

Review Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Open Until Filled

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs - all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #541387) Student Services Professional III, Program Advisor, Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893 monthly. Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,540 - $5,817 monthly.Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Academic Programs. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Transformative and Restorative Education Center Director, the Program Advisor will deliver services to currently enrolled Project Rebound students that will enhance their educational experience. This position will both develop and lead activities that build community and connect with campus professionals to deliver workshops such as graduate school planning, career preparation, wellness/mindfulness, etc. The position will also be responsible for coordinating activities with local youth, aimed at diverting youth from a path leading to incarceration, working as a Life Coach for currently incarcerated individuals, working with the Yurok Tribal Court in reentry service delivery, work with Hoopa Educational programs in providing reentry services, work with and advocate for local youth who are under custody. The Project Rebound Program Advisor will work under the guidance of the Project Rebound Coordinator. The position is exempt and requires working outside of standard office hours (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm) to accommodate travel to carceral facilities, deliver empowerment courses in Humboldt County juvenile detention facility, and meeting with program participants in need of re-entry services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide academic support for Project Rebound students on the Arcata campus. The Program Advisor will meet regularly with students on the Arcata campus. The goals of this portion of the position are to build community among program participants and help students reach their individual academic, career, and personal goals. The incumbent will plan activities each semester that bring support professionals from the campus and community to deliver 1-hour workshops. The subject matter of the workshops will include, but not be limited to, career development, academic support, wellness and other topics that may arise from student surveys of their needs. The incumbent will also be tasked with developing and implementing community-building activities each semester.

System-Impacted Youth Support

The incumbent will lead a course for youth experiencing incarceration in Humboldt County Juvenile Hall. This is contingent upon probation clearing the incumbent to enter the facility. The course consists of ten one-week sessions. The incumbent will meet with the youth in a group setting for at least one-hour a week. The course is designed to enhance emotional intelligence, reduce impulsivity, and to assist with healthy identity development. Course activities include, but are not limited to, weekly check-ins, discussions, group meals, peer-to-peer activities, and rehabilitative programming. All youth who are eligible are free to attend.

When it is appropriate, the incumbent will support youth in court proceedings. The incumbent will also attend multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) to advocate for the youth. The incumbent will help youth develop educational plans and reentry plans.

Student Assistant Supervisor Mentoring program with College of the Redwoods

The incumbent will supervise a small number of students in a mentoring program aimed at facilitating the transition of CR students to Humboldt. The students at CR will come from the Formerly Incarcerated Students’ Club.

Campus Liaison

Represent Project Rebound on campus with partners. The incumbent will represent Project Rebound on committees.

JJDPC Commissioner

This position will fulfill the role of commissioner for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Duties include but are not limited to, attending annual Commission meetings, regularly scheduled zoom meetings, performing inspection of facilities for compliance, and ensuring an inclusive and system-impacted voice is part of the commission’s decision-making process.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

As Listed in Classification Standards

Thorough knowledge of the principles of individual and group behavior with special emphasis on serving those who are system-impacted. General knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of the Student Services field as well as general knowledge of the policies, procedures, and practices of Project Rebound; general knowledge of individual counseling techniques; general knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge, of the organizational procedures and activities of the Cal Poly Humboldt. Working knowledge of student services programs across campus.

Ability to analyze complex situations in educational and carceral environments accurately and adopt effective courses of action; advise students individually and in groups on complex student-related matters; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in personal interactions of an argumentative or sensitive nature; interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forward by individuals or custody organizations, analyze and define the problem, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; carry out a variety of professionally complex assignments without detailed instructions; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.

Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse population and a commitment and/or experience promoting and fostering a working (or learning) environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population. Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences.

As Related to Major Responsibilities

Excellent written and oral communication and leadership skills.

Ability to clearly, accurately, and effectively relay information to students, university faculty, staff, administrators, and community members.

Proficiency in working with computers and popular software packages.

Must be available to travel and work some nights and weekends.

Must be able to work independently and take initiative.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience.

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong preference will be given to candidates who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Rebound’s target population (i.e., a formerly incarcerated person).

Knowledge of the various segments of post-secondary institutions and opportunities for students from low income and underrepresented backgrounds.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal corrections systems, parole, probation, housing, and public policy that affect the formerly incarcerated.

Experience working with currently and formerly incarcerated individuals.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials before the first review is 11:55 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu .

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 3084
Publication Date: 9/6/2024

Advertised: Sep 06 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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