Counselor

JOB INFORMATION

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need. Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone for an interview.

Chemeketa Counseling Center is looking for an outstanding, student-centered, outreach counselor. Chemeketa Counselors provide short-term mental health, career, academic and crisis counseling services to students and also offers Counseling and Guidance courses. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Counseling & Student Support Services and is part of a team including other faculty members as well as other professional staff in Career Services and Basic Needs. The successful Counselor will maintain constant communication with the team while serving students at Chemeketa locations throughout the district. We are looking for counselors with a passion for and knowledge of multicultural awareness. We are looking for proactive counselors who model a high standard of ethical behavior, who are flexible commuting between outreach campuses, empathetic, caring and embrace adaptability in their profession who are excited to be part of the team of people who help students throughout their Chemeketa experience.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Counseling

• Provides individual, personal, group and psychoeducational counseling services to students utilizing a solution based, short term model of delivery

• Maintains current knowledge and skills in counseling and other relevant fields through regular participation in professional development activities with a commitment to lifelong learning

• Comprehends and maintains current information concerning all college programs and services

• Serves as liaison to assigned college departments, Chemeketa Pathways, and targeted programs

• Utilizes excellent listening, written, and oral skills

• Represents Counseling and Student Support Services on campus committees, task forces, and groups

• Maintains college facilities and equipment

• Keeps up to date on technological changes and developments in subject area

• Attends staff meetings and participates in designated committee work; represents the department at pertinent meetings as required

• Assists Advisory Committee as needed

• Consults with faculty, staff and administrators regarding mental health and student retention

• Maintains confidential counseling notes in keeping with current departmental guidelines and Counseling Ethical and Professional Standards

• Assists with development, management and continued engagement in community resources

• Delivers counseling in a variety of modalities to meet program and student needs including face-to-face, remote, hybrid, and/or online

Crisis Intervention

• Provide crisis counseling and assessment for students in distress

• Responds to students in crisis including on-call crisis support

• Assesses suicidal risk and creates stabilization safety plans

• Provides crisis intervention including referral and follow up

• Consults with the Behavioral Intervention Team, Threat Assessment Team, Trauma Response Team and Title IX as needed

• Serves on the Crisis Response Team

• Collaborates with other counselors in creating plans around students with mental health concerns

• Refers students to appropriate community resources and services

• Maintains confidential files for all students seeking short-term crisis counseling

Academic and Career Counseling

• Maintains caseload of assigned students who are undecided in their major or career choice

• Maintains up to date career trends and job labor market information

• Counsels and provides information to current students regarding Chemeketa lower division/transfer courses and programs; Chemeketa career/technical courses and programs; college transfer requirements, sources of information or referral resources; and assists students in understanding degree audits and academic progress toward completion

• Counsels students in support of their career exploration and decision making, goal setting and achievement of academic goals

• Supports student retention and success through counseling related to academic, career, and personal/social development

• Administers and interprets a variety of career assessments

• Counsels and supports students in resolution of personal and social issues that impact barriers to academic success

• Provides comprehensive guidance and counseling services to students and prospective students, on a drop in, online, and/or appointment basis using a variety of computer software

• Provides solution-focused interventions for students facing Academic Standing challenges

Teaching & Training

• Develops, plans and implements workshops, training, events and classes related to mental health, career exploration and wellness district-wide

• Teaches departmental courses (may include online) as assigned each term following approved course outlines as part of teaching workload

• Understands, develops, and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and encourages sensitivity to diversity in all types of environments

• Uses appropriate technology as instructional, communication and data gathering tools and integrates technology into curriculum and instruction

• Meets all scheduled and special classes-day, possible evening and weekends

• Provides students with course syllabi

• Maintains records of grades and attendance; reports individual academic grades when required

• Participates in curriculum development; recommends course outline revisions; prepares and develops materials for assigned classes

• Recommends textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommends library and reference materials

• Develop, co-manage, and maintain internship program for students from partner institutions

Teaching and Learning Values

• Creates a learning climate of mutual respect and fairness

• Encourages creative and critical thinking

• Actively engages students in the learning process

• Facilitates learning that applies to and enriches lives

• Clarifies expectations and encourages student responsibility for learning

• Promotes learning as a life-long process

• Uses appropriate technology to teach, submit grades, and assign final grades for class

Institutional Expectations:

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or equivalent discipline from an accredited institution

-AND-

At least two years of full-time equivalent experience providing mental health counseling. Internship/practicum experience may be considered.

-AND-

Experience providing academic and/or career development counseling.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrated skills or training specifically focused on supporting the needs of students of color, students from indigenous communities, LGBTQIA+ students, international students, students from diverse religious affiliations, undocumented students, students with disabilities, first generation college students, and/or military veterans; evidence of knowledge of current personal, career, educational counseling techniques and trends and mental health issues

• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships and function as an effective and productive team member

• Demonstrable experience providing culturally responsive instruction

• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in suicide prevention and/or crisis counseling

• Demonstrated experience working with Veterans, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities

• Experience teaching in an educational setting within the last three years

• Bilingual English/Spanish

• LPC or LCSW Licensure, or equivalent licensure

• Experience working in a higher education setting

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position begins at Step 1. Please refer to current salary schedules here for more information.
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Recently hired faculty are expected to participate in a new faculty orientation program
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible, it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at

• Please Not e : As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:

Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.

Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.

504/ADA Coordinator for Students

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Alice Sprague, Vice President of Governance & Administration. Ph: 503.399.2537

Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at

All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.

Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.

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WHY CHEMEKETA
Chemeketa Community College is the third largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, with approximately 50,000 students enrolled from a diversity of backgrounds. Chemeketa has seven locations, Salem campus, Yamhill Valley campus, Brooks Regional Training facility, Woodburn center, Dallas center, Center for Business & Industry and Viticulture at Eola. Chemeketa’s district encompasses nearly 2,700 square miles of the Mid-Willamette Valley and includes all of Marion, Polk, and most of Yamhill counties with a small portion of Linn county. About 465,000 citizens live in the district, with Salem, the capitol city of the state of Oregon, comprising the largest single concentration of citizens. Overall enrollment increased by 35% in the last five years.

Mission
Chemeketa Community College values access and diversity which is affirmed by how we care, collaborate, and innovate with each other and the community. We promise to actively support student learning from precollege to transfer or to the workplace and lifelong learning by focusing on student success, quality, and sustainability in all of our practices and by being responsible stewards of our resources.

Diversity
We are a college community enriched by the diversity of our students, staff, and community members. Each individual and group has the potential to contribute in our learning environment. Each has dignity. To diminish the dignity of one is to diminish the dignity of us all.