Project Specialist, Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program

Job Summary

This full-time position is available in the Special Populations Department with the Ventura County Office of Education. Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, conduct a variety of specialized projects, activities, and operations to support foster youth educational services including, but not limited to, maintaining confidential student records and databases, assisting in coordinating communications with school districts, social workers, probation officers, and community partners, processing legal and educational documentation, tracking program services, and providing administrative support to ensure timely and accurate delivery of services to foster youth.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:
• Bachelor's degree in one of the social sciences, vocational education, public administration, business administration or related field, and experience working with foster youth and/or McKinney-Vento/homeless youth. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California Driver's License.

If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the EdJoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:

• Copy of Transcript
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters signed and dated within the last 18 months)
• Resume

SELECTION PROCEDURES:
Each applicant's papers will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel. Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration.

This position may require membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS requires employers to verify actual social security number; therefore, your original social security card will be necessary upon employment. Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used. A statement of "freedom from tuberculosis" is required.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted.

Applications will be held in strict confidence.