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Join our Team at Portland Community College
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Our Program And Who We Are Looking For
Location: Sylvania Campus - 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219
Counseling & Wellness Services at Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a full time bilingual Spanish-speaking Counselor who will report to the Dean of Counseling Services & Student Wellness. The Counseling Center supports PCC’s diverse student populations through direct service, mental health prevention and intervention programming, responsive and crisis services, psychoeducation, and advocacy with an anti-racist and social justice lens. Our teams work with the many intersecting marginalized identities of our student communities to provide support and resources for a successful collegiate career at PCC and beyond. This center’s services are essential to the college's effort to advance educational equity, create an inclusive and psychologically sound campus climate, and promote strong student engagement.
This full time Counselor position involves providing mental health services, classroom outreach, counseling groups, psychoeducational workshops, and other duties typical of a college-based counselor. PCC counselors guide students in meeting their respective educational, personal, social and vocational goals, using judgment consistent with standards of the licensing boards and state and federal guidelines, and based upon adequate knowledge of counseling practices, methods, techniques, interpersonal relationships and community resources. Counselors provide prevention, outreach and intervention services, and participate in committees and/or college service.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications.
Master's degree (or higher) in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or related area required (degree must be from an accredited institution).
500 hours of experience providing academic, personal and/or career counseling. Practicum and Internship(s) experience may be counted.
Active, unrestricted professional practice license or ability to register as a professional associate prior to employment start date.
Language proficiency in Spanish/English.
Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position:
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.
Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation.
Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see
http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -
Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement
Paid Leave
1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
21 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
Additional Job Description
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($75,389) and Step 3 ($79,976) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($120,929) Please review the salary schedule here.
Required
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.
Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Our Program And Who We Are Looking For
Location: Sylvania Campus - 12000 SW 49th Ave. Portland, OR 97219
Counseling & Wellness Services at Portland Community College (PCC) is seeking a full time bilingual Spanish-speaking Counselor who will report to the Dean of Counseling Services & Student Wellness. The Counseling Center supports PCC’s diverse student populations through direct service, mental health prevention and intervention programming, responsive and crisis services, psychoeducation, and advocacy with an anti-racist and social justice lens. Our teams work with the many intersecting marginalized identities of our student communities to provide support and resources for a successful collegiate career at PCC and beyond. This center’s services are essential to the college's effort to advance educational equity, create an inclusive and psychologically sound campus climate, and promote strong student engagement.
This full time Counselor position involves providing mental health services, classroom outreach, counseling groups, psychoeducational workshops, and other duties typical of a college-based counselor. PCC counselors guide students in meeting their respective educational, personal, social and vocational goals, using judgment consistent with standards of the licensing boards and state and federal guidelines, and based upon adequate knowledge of counseling practices, methods, techniques, interpersonal relationships and community resources. Counselors provide prevention, outreach and intervention services, and participate in committees and/or college service.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications.
Master's degree (or higher) in Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or related area required (degree must be from an accredited institution).
500 hours of experience providing academic, personal and/or career counseling. Practicum and Internship(s) experience may be counted.
Active, unrestricted professional practice license or ability to register as a professional associate prior to employment start date.
Language proficiency in Spanish/English.
Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position:
- Experience working in a counseling center or similar setting.
- A clear and working understanding of issues of immigration, social justice, racism, oppression and bias, and the subsequent impact of these phenomena on students and mental health
- Skills and training specifically focused on supporting the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA* students, international students, students from diverse religious affiliations, mixed-status students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and/or military veterans on a college campus
- Ability to provide clinical services in Spanish with a culturally-specific lens and approach
In what ways do, or would, your lived experiences shape your culturally- responsive teaching? Please give examples.
Regarding Academic Credentials at PCC
These positions are included in the bargaining agreement between Portland Community College and the Portland Community College Faculty Federation Employees.
Instructors shall have earned required academic credentials at a regionally accredited US institution or a foreign institution having the equivalent of regional accreditation.
Instructors with credentials from other countries will have their transcripts evaluated by agencies that have good standing with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services to establish fulfillment of this standard. (for more information see
http://www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/faculty-information.html)
For more information on PCC's General Instructor Qualifications Policy I301 visit:
http://catalog.pcc.edu/handbook/i301-instructorqualifications/
Why You'll Love Working Here
Education
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
- A collaborative and inspiring campus community
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
Total Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
Comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS contribution - PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP
Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement
PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
Generous Paid Leave - as determined by our collective bargaining agreement (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) -
Faculty and Academic Professional Agreement
Paid Leave
1 day of sick leave for every 18 days worked (~10 days per year)
4 paid holidays (which occur during the terms you are teaching)
PCC Winter Break (when College is closed)
21 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
Additional Job Description
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
Initial Salary Placement will be between Step 1 ($75,389) and Step 3 ($79,976) based on related experience, per PCC's collective bargaining agreement. Placement at a higher step may be possible based upon additional experience and internal equity. The highest step of the range is step 17, ($120,929) Please review the salary schedule here.
Required
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public EmploymentPortland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
- Veterans: DD214
- Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check
Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.
Contact PCC at pccjobs@pcc.edu if you have questions
Salary : $120,929