New River Community College
Chabot College, Hayward, CA
PT Counselor, NextUp Program
Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH (Salary schedule: https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012025.pdf)
Start Date: Spring 2026 (12-month assignment)
Closing Date: 01/30/26
Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545
Job Summary The Foster Youth Counselor provides academic, career, and personal counseling services to current and former foster youth through Chabot College's Foster Youth Programs. Working collaboratively with the Foster Youth Program Coordinator, the Counselor supports students from entry to completion using trauma-informed, equity-minded, and culturally responsive practices.
This position also contributes to coordination, outreach, and advocacy for foster youth and is expected to participate actively in departmental activities. Some evening hours may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist students with decision‑making and exploration of educational, career, and personal goals
Develop and monitor individual educational plans that promote persistence and completion
Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to foster youth in individual and group settings
Collaborate with instructional faculty and campus partners to support holistic student success
Promote a counseling and mentoring philosophy that integrates wellness and empowerment
Participate in trainings, conferences, orientations, and outreach activities
Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge of counseling techniques and foster youth support strategies
Conduct outreach to feeder high schools, child welfare agencies, and community organizations
Create an inclusive and positive environment that encourages student engagement, motivation, and achievement
Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality in all student interactions
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Foster Youth programs
Equity and Inclusion Commitment
Value and intentionally promote diversity and cultural awareness
Demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to ongoing learning
Address social justice and equity issues impacting historically marginalized students
Actively work to identify and remove systemic barriers to student success
Empower students to become self‑advocates and socially responsible leaders
Contribute to a campus community free from discrimination, harassment, or bias
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or the equivalent
EOPS Counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall: Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
OR Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college‑level counseling practicum or counseling field‑work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
Evidence of understanding and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom
Desirable Qualifications
Experience providing culturally responsive counseling to foster youth or other underrepresented populations
Knowledge of trauma‑informed and resilience‑based approaches to student support
Ability to build trusting, empowering relationships with current and former foster youth
Experience coordinating outreach, events, or workshops for special programs
Familiarity with NextUp, Guardian Scholars, AB12, Kin‑GAP, and foster care policies
Proficiency with counseling technologies such as degree audits, case management tools, and student information systems
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively toward equitable student outcomes
Physical Demands and Working Environment Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Notification to Applicants The Chabot‑Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
How to Apply
Cover Letter
Resume
College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; official copies must be submitted if hired. Degrees earned outside the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) and be submitted with the application. Obtain evaluations at https://www.naces.org/members)
PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below)
PT Faculty Application: https://clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/1.PTFacApp.pdf PT Faculty Application Procedures: https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacAppProcedures.pdf
Name: Felicita Ocampo‑Pedroza, Foster Youth Program Coordinator Email: fpedroza@chabotcollege.edu Department: Special Programs & Services
Special Instructions to Applicants The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.
It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non‑discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.
The Chabot College Community Equity Statement Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs were first created at Chabot College, and have since been replicated across the state. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Serving our diverse community requires a culturally‑responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co‑curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.
Joining Our College Community We seek equity‑minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence
Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
Empower the underrepresented and underserved
Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders
Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
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PT Counselor, NextUp Program
Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH (Salary schedule: https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/salary/FacultySalarySchedule07012025.pdf)
Start Date: Spring 2026 (12-month assignment)
Closing Date: 01/30/26
Location: Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545
Job Summary The Foster Youth Counselor provides academic, career, and personal counseling services to current and former foster youth through Chabot College's Foster Youth Programs. Working collaboratively with the Foster Youth Program Coordinator, the Counselor supports students from entry to completion using trauma-informed, equity-minded, and culturally responsive practices.
This position also contributes to coordination, outreach, and advocacy for foster youth and is expected to participate actively in departmental activities. Some evening hours may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist students with decision‑making and exploration of educational, career, and personal goals
Develop and monitor individual educational plans that promote persistence and completion
Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to foster youth in individual and group settings
Collaborate with instructional faculty and campus partners to support holistic student success
Promote a counseling and mentoring philosophy that integrates wellness and empowerment
Participate in trainings, conferences, orientations, and outreach activities
Engage in professional development to maintain current knowledge of counseling techniques and foster youth support strategies
Conduct outreach to feeder high schools, child welfare agencies, and community organizations
Create an inclusive and positive environment that encourages student engagement, motivation, and achievement
Maintain professional ethics and confidentiality in all student interactions
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Foster Youth programs
Equity and Inclusion Commitment
Value and intentionally promote diversity and cultural awareness
Demonstrate cultural humility and a commitment to ongoing learning
Address social justice and equity issues impacting historically marginalized students
Actively work to identify and remove systemic barriers to student success
Empower students to become self‑advocates and socially responsible leaders
Contribute to a campus community free from discrimination, harassment, or bias
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, rehabilitation counseling, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, guidance counseling, educational counseling, social work, or career development, or the equivalent
EOPS Counselors hired after October 24, 1987, shall: Have completed a minimum of nine semester units of college coursework predominantly relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
OR Have completed six semester units or the equivalent of a college‑level counseling practicum or counseling field‑work courses in a community college EOPS program, or in a program dealing predominantly with ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
In addition, an EOPS counselor hired after October 24, 1987, shall have two years of occupational experience in work relating to ethnic minorities or persons handicapped by language, social or economic disadvantages
Evidence of understanding and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practices within the classroom
Desirable Qualifications
Experience providing culturally responsive counseling to foster youth or other underrepresented populations
Knowledge of trauma‑informed and resilience‑based approaches to student support
Ability to build trusting, empowering relationships with current and former foster youth
Experience coordinating outreach, events, or workshops for special programs
Familiarity with NextUp, Guardian Scholars, AB12, Kin‑GAP, and foster care policies
Proficiency with counseling technologies such as degree audits, case management tools, and student information systems
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively toward equitable student outcomes
Physical Demands and Working Environment Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.
Notification to Applicants The Chabot‑Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
How to Apply
Cover Letter
Resume
College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; official copies must be submitted if hired. Degrees earned outside the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) and be submitted with the application. Obtain evaluations at https://www.naces.org/members)
PT Faculty Application (Application procedures also included below)
PT Faculty Application: https://clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/1.PTFacApp.pdf PT Faculty Application Procedures: https://www.clpccd.org/hr/files/docs/hiringpkt/PTFacAppProcedures.pdf
Name: Felicita Ocampo‑Pedroza, Foster Youth Program Coordinator Email: fpedroza@chabotcollege.edu Department: Special Programs & Services
Special Instructions to Applicants The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.
It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non‑discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.
The Chabot College Community Equity Statement Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs were first created at Chabot College, and have since been replicated across the state. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Serving our diverse community requires a culturally‑responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co‑curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.
Joining Our College Community We seek equity‑minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence
Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice
Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students
Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals
Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
Empower the underrepresented and underserved
Foster students' potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders
Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
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