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 OPPORTUNITYAssociate - 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 POSITIONBelow 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 CANDIDATEEDUCATION 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 DETAILSSELECTION 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) - Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
- The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
- Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
- All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
- Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.
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:
- Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
- Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
- Anthem PPO Medical
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
- Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September - June)
, 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.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
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Please select the highest level of education you have:
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some college or Certificate(s)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- I do not have education equivalent to the 12th grade
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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?
- Yes
- No
- I have a license from another state
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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
