Counselor, Disability Programs and Services (DPS)

Chaffey College is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We are particularly interested in faculty who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve; the benefits of equity, diversity, and inclusion in a professional and educational setting; and the value of bringing people together, empowering diverse voices, and supporting a sense of belonging. Situated on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva Peoples, Chaffey College is one of the oldest community colleges in California and serves a variety of communities, workforce partners, and students. While other community colleges are often named after their geographic area, Chaffey College is named after local innovator, George Chaffey. Like our namesake, we are known for an innovative culture, dynamic environment, and future-mindedness. We commit ourselves to remaining on the front edge of transformational practices, which requires a continuous investment in faculty and their growth. We depend on faculty to co-design and lead the implementation of initiatives that positively impact students and advance the completion of their goals. Further, we remain closely tied to our community and are seeking faculty who will join us in our quest to provide responsive and supportive programming to engage and improve the communities we serve. The entire campus community aspires to consistently fulfill the vision that Chaffey College improves lives through education. Chaffey College is seeking faculty who will join in the fulfillment of our vision through commitment to continuous improvement and student achievement for all. Chaffey College celebrates the diverse communities we serve. As a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Chaffey's student population includes over 64% identifying as Latinx, 13% White, 7% African-American/Black, 6%Asian, multi-racial/other (5%) and smaller percentages of Filipino and Pacific Islanders (2%), Native American (0.40%), or decline to state (2.6%). Furthermore, 40% of our students are first-generation college students, and approximately 62% of students are eligible for some form of financial aid. The current student population identifies as 59% female and 38% male with smaller percentages who either decline to state or identify as non-binary. Approximately 5% of Chaffey's students utilize Disabled Programs and Services for support. To support the diverse needs of these populations and their intersections, the College has developed a variety of robust equity-driven efforts in and out of the classroom including the Center for Culture and Social Justice, Panther Care, Rising Scholars, Success Centers, Guiding Panthers to Success (GPS) Centers, and Bringing Light to Ourselves and Others Through Multiculturalism (BLOOM) training. Given the differences in the students' backgrounds and life experiences, faculty must be poised to provide culturally-responsive instruction and support for all of our students' needs and goals. We strive to continuously enlarge and improve our efforts to advance student success. As a result, new faculty are currently being sought to contribute to the continuous transformation of the College. This is a full-time, tenure track Disability Programs and Services (DPS) Counseling position supporting all six Academic and Career Communities. Under the direction of the Dean, the assignment will provide a full professional service week throughout the academic calendar (196 service days required). This assignment is for the Rancho Cucamonga campus. It is possible that the person in this position will also be responsible for teaching classes at the Fontana and Chino campuses. Chaffey College is committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, to achieve their educational goals. Chaffey College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance processes and ongoing professional learning. In addition to the professional responsibilities identified under 18.2.3 of the faculty agreement, this assignment includes (but is not limited to) the following: Provide counseling in a manner consistent with the District's standards and in accordance with the approved course outlines of record; Effectively develop and maintain culturally-sensitive and equity-minded learning environments; Beyond the learning environment, demonstrate cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity minded practice; Provide a safe and positive educational environment conducive to effective learning; Provide instruction and student support in a variety of formats and deliveries such as online, in-person, hybrid, hyflex, fast-track, accelerated, etc; Maintain current knowledge in the discipline and engage in innovative methods of effective in-person and online education; Maintain professional and ethical standards; Consistently use effective educational techniques to promote learning and achievement; Participate in department, school and community meetings, engage in college meetings and committee work, curriculum and program design and development, development and assessment of student learning outcomes, community outreach, development of complementary instructional activities for use in the Success Centers, department website development, student advisement, program review, and other duties necessary for the benefit of the students, the college, the community, and the profession; Positively engage students, promote development of critical thinking skills, collaboration, and empathy; Participate in activities such as professional development, seminars, mentoring, club advising, committees, academic senate, as well as engagement in department, school, and academic and career communities; Day, evening, and/or weekend assignments at any of the College campuses may be a part of the regular contract. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling; OR Master's degree in counseling, guidance counseling, student personnel, clinical or counseling psychology, education counseling, social work, career development, marriage and family therapy, marriage, family and child counseling, or a Bachelor's degree in marriage and family therapy or in marriage, family and child counseling and possession of a license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT); and either 15 or more semester units in upper division or graduate level course work related to people with disabilities, or completion of six semester units, or the equivalent of a graduate-level counseling practicum or counseling field work courses, in a post-secondary Disabled Students Programs and Services program or in a program dealing with people with disabilities, or two years of fulltime experience, or the equivalent, in one or more of the following: (A) Counseling for students with disabilities; or (B) Counseling in industry, government, public agencies, military or private social welfare organizations in which the responsibilities are for persons with disabilities , OR The equivalent (equivalency questions are included in the Faculty Application for Employment); Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college students. This is a paraphrased version of title 5, 53414(a). If there is any conflict between the paraphrased language and the title 5 language, the title 5 language shall prevail. MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to those candidates who establish the highest level of professional competency as evidenced by any or all of the following: Minimum of three (3) years of counseling experience, preferably within Disability Programs and Services (DPS) or a related field; Experience providing counseling across multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid, hyflex, accelerated formats); Experience consulting with faculty and campus partners regarding accommodations, accessibility, and maintaining academic integrity; Experience utilizing case management systems such as Symplicity Accommodate, AIM, or similar platforms; Experience reviewing and interpreting disability documentation (e.g., psychoeducational, psychiatric, VA reports, IEPs) to determine eligibility and appropriate accommodations; Experience working with diverse student populations reflected in the Chaffey College Equity Plan; Career counseling experience or expertise; Working knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including Section 504, ADA, FERPA, and California Title 5 as they relate to higher education and disability services; Knowledge of a wide range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, psychiatric disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries; Knowledge of assistive technology and alternative media to support access for students with disabilities; Knowledge of Guided Pathways, AB 705 . click apply for full job details