Benefits

We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Our Alternative Education Division (ACCESS) is committed to promoting a safe and healthy environment. Students can access a successful academic experience fostering self-motivation, accountability, competence, applicable work skills and positive relationships, all of which will enhance their self-esteem and be reflected, as they become contributing members of society. The leaders and staff of the Alternative Education Division are committed to promoting a safe and healthy learning environment for the students they serve. The Division of Alternative Education is currently seeking a Social Services Clinician II to provide school based mental health services to students enrolled in ACCESS. This position will assess and evaluate student mental health as it relates to academic success and well-being, conduct initial interviews and individual group sessions. Additionally, the Social Services clinician position will identify and coordinate services and opportunities from other agencies and the business community to support the instructional program.

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Requirements / Qualifications

In addition to Education, Training and Experience for Social Services Clinician I to be considered for a Social Services Clinician II: • A valid license to practice as a Clinician in the state of California and two additional years of experience as a Clinician providing services to adolescents exhibiting high-risk behavior (i.e. chemical addiction, gang involvement, teen pregnancies, anti-social behavior, etc.).

Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Education: Master's degree in Social Work or similar coursework (MFT, PCC). • Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Clinician in clinical work providing services to adolescents exhibiting high-risk behavior (i.e. chemical addiction, gang involvement, teen pregnancies, anti-social behavior, etc.). There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. How do you stay informed about current trends and best practices in social work, especially as they relate to adolescents and high-risk behavior? 2. How do you prioritize and manage a caseload of students with various needs and backgrounds? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

In addition to Education, Training and Experience for Social Services Clinician I to be considered for a Social Services Clinician II: • A valid license to practice as a Clinician in the state of California and two additional years of experience as a Clinician providing services to adolescents exhibiting high-risk behavior (i.e. chemical addiction, gang involvement, teen pregnancies, anti-social behavior, etc.).

Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Education: Master's degree in Social Work or similar coursework (MFT, PCC). • Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Clinician in clinical work providing services to adolescents exhibiting high-risk behavior (i.e. chemical addiction, gang involvement, teen pregnancies, anti-social behavior, etc.). There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. How do you stay informed about current trends and best practices in social work, especially as they relate to adolescents and high-risk behavior? 2. How do you prioritize and manage a caseload of students with various needs and backgrounds? Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual's identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA