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Form of workDirector, Transition to Independent Living
Priority Application Deadline April 19, 2024. Position will remain open until filled.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of Vice President, Student Services, the incumbent will be responsible to plan, organize, and administer the Transition to Independent Living (TIL) program. The Director is also responsible to train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as liaison for the program, including coordinating with Regional Centers throughout the state to ensure continued program funding.
- Maintain current knowledge of a variety of applicable laws, rules, regulations, District policies and requirements, including licensing related to students with Autism and intellectual disabilities. Analyze, interpret and appropriately apply to assure compliance.
- Serve on college committees, attend meetings and conferences, including making presentations and coordinating activities with external groups (local, state and national level) as required to represent and move towards meeting the goals and objectives of the TIL program.
- Work with the Taft College Foundation in program fundraising events and activities.
- Conduct an annual search of and apply for grant opportunities, which will benefit the program.
- Act as primary “on-call” contact person in situations that require administrative leadership outside of regular program time.
- Establish and implement the weekend “on-call” list of employees.
- Facilitate classroom instruction.
- Facilitate and organize program events.
- Provide leadership and coordination in the development, implementation and monitoring of all aspects of the program’s instructional goals and objectives; assist faculty and staff in the development, implementation, and evaluation of student learning outcomes and other program instructional performance goals.
- Work closely with program staff in evaluation of activities to assure that the program is assessed annually for appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency for the instructional, community or center based setting and business components of the program.
- Ensure implementation of program evaluation system with resulting management reports and corrective action as necessary.
- Assure that all student records and reports are properly documented, maintained and filed according to required standards.
- Work cooperatively with community referral agencies in meeting the student’s individual case plan.
- Maintain health and safety standards in program areas, including general safety, medical and nutritional programs, universal health precautions, emergency procedures, preventative maintenance, and facility cleanliness.
- Responsible for the inventory of all program equipment and materials.
- Facilitate the resolution of staff and student concerns through due process and appropriate program and District policies and procedures.
- Orient, train, supervise, advise and annually evaluate the performance of program staff to assure efficient and effective performance; develop expectations for performance and standards of excellence.
- Prepare and ensure submission of comprehensive reports as necessary for program needs and requirements.
- Prepare and maintain the annual budget for the program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education: Master’s Degree in Special Education, Vocational Counseling and Rehabilitation, Educational Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Development or any other closely related field.
Experience: Demonstrated record of five (5) years of experience managing a department or program, which includes increasingly responsible supervisory experience. Ability to develop rapport with individuals who have intellectual disabilities. Has strong interpersonal skills and the ability to promote effective communication and good relationships with students and staff. Demonstrated administrative responsibilities, policies, budgets, training, program and staff development. Ability to use tact and good judgment when making decisions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Ability to see for purposes of reading laws, codes, rules, policies, other printed materials and observing students.
- Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
- Ability to reach in all directions.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for candidates with physical disabilities.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The salary range for the position is a Grade 18 on the Educational & Classified Administrator Salary Schedule with a range of $113,878-$154,368 per year. This is a full time, 12-month position. This position is eligible for participation in West Kern Community College District's comprehensive fringe benefits program that includes District paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, as well as a generous vacation plan. Employees are eligible for membership in the appropriate California employee retirement systems.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADDITION TO APPLICATION COMPLETED VIA TAFT COLLEGE WEBSITE
- Completed internal application.
- A cover letter outlining your education and experiences relevant to this position.
- A current resume.
- Complete transcripts of all college/university coursework (unofficial acceptable).
- Three (3) references.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The West Kern Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District is dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination and, as such, is an equal opportunity employer. Veterans, women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This employer participates in E-verify.
