Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary

Job Classification: Student Services Professional IV

Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,320 per month

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-5pm


THE DEPARTMENT:

Care Services is a key component of the Campus Health and Wellbeing Cluster within the Division of Student Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, embodying the University's commitment to holistic and preventative approaches to student wellbeing. In alignment with the University's mission and strategic goals, we are dedicated to creating a supportive space where students can flourish both academically and personally. Care Services is the first point of contact for students in distress or of concern. We connect students to essential resources, provide advocacy, and support them through crises support. Our comprehensive Basic Needs services include Health and Wellness products, education, and resources, Mental Health Support Coordination, Housing and Financial Support, Food and Clothing Resources. By offering these diverse services, we aim to empower students, normalize the seeking of support, and build a community that prioritizes care, compassion, and student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Non-clinical Case Management Referrals and Support Services 

• Serves as Case Manager in the Care Center - responsible for reviewing and processing incoming reports, meeting with referred students via students' preferred modality (i.e. in-person, zoom, phone), and creating action plan to address student needs. 
• Provides personalized one-to-one care coordination to help students achieve their educational and career goals; responds to student referrals from administrators, faculty, staff and other members of the campus community and provides feedback/follow up to referring parties where appropriate and on a need-to-know basis.
• Assesses student needs based on presenting concerns from the campus community or the students themselves; formulates an appropriate course of action that addresses, minimizes or otherwise resolves the presenting concern. 
• Collaborates with assisting referred students in making use of University and/or community support services and benefits such as CalFresh, Clothes Closet, Emergency Housing, local mental health/counseling services and medical services.
• Assists students who seek withdrawal from courses for medical/mental health reasons by coordinating with the appropriate providers in health and counseling services and the student success office.
• Participate in the Students of Concern Team and collaborate on an action plan to address the concern.
• Tracks the progress of all incoming reports, including management of a centralized database (Maxient). Performs intake tasks for assigned cases.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates programs/interventions for increasing awareness of the referral system for students in distress and classroom disruption.
• Collaborate with key on and off-campus stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and holistic approach to student health and wellbeing. This being the primary point of communication with Cal Poly Pomona's Rapid Rehousing Partner and other housing resources.
• Monitors completion of action plans and support issued through Care Center processes.
• Assists with the collection, analysis, and reporting of students in distress and other student referred for supportive services.
• Maintains communication with campus offices, faculty, and administrators involved in crisis cases, advising them on the progress of cases and the best course of action regarding a distressed student. Provides consultation to reporters regarding managing current and future contact with the student in distress. 
• Implements selected recommendations for improvement and augmentation of the current mental health services, particularly new initiatives.
• Remains current on prevailing best practices in the field of threat management, college student mental health, and behavioral intervention teams. Attends training annually, and as needed.

Outreach and Awareness 

• Utilizes Maxient (institutional care coordination information system) to schedule care coordination meetings and provide support and resources related to student's wellbeing; Maintains confidential student records and tracks student progress in electronic database.
• Promotes a community of care by assisting campus-wide trainings on identifying and responding to students with concerns or emergency situations that impact their academic functions.
• Develops and delivers specialized curriculum and training programs as requested by campus departments based on their needs, departmental trends, and experiences with students.
• Plans and implements publicity/marketing to promote the Care Center and its services 
• Coordinates, plans, and implements workshops/training for various audiences regarding the Students of Concern Team and holistic well-being care and support of students.
• Coordinates programs to support at risk students, including exploring new and innovative ways to engage students, faculty, and staff.
• Represent care services with some evening and weekend work required to support student programs, events, and/or crisis response.

Assessment & Evaluation 

• Assists in the collection of assessment data; preparing reports and presentations on the basic needs programs and utilization. 
• Assists in preparation of weekly, monthly and annual reports of services provided and students served.
• Assists in assessing outcomes and developing strategies for improved services, programs and communications.
• Serves on committees, task forces and working groups designated by the Director or designee to further the understanding of our student's needs.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned, incidental to the nature of the position or appropriate to the missions of the Students of Concern Team, the Care Center, the Division of Student Affairs, and the university.
• Represent the department through committees, services on campus, community, and professional development identified by the incumbent and agreed upon with the supervisor.
• Supports the Division of Student Affairs on collaborative initiatives related to supporting and advocating for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree - Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.
• Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems. A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or a job‑related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job‑related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.
• Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and practices of the program area to which assigned or the ability to quickly acquire such knowledge. General knowledge of the policies, practices and activities of Student Services programs outside the program to which immediately assigned; general knowledge of the principles, problems and methods of public administration, including organizational, personnel and fiscal management; general knowledge of advanced statistical and research methods. Ability to carry out very complex assignments without detailed instructions; advise students individually or in groups on varied and complex matters; determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature; reason logically and analyze and solve organizational and operating problems of one or several program areas; plan, coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement administrative or group decisions or recommendations; analyze and define complex organizational, policy or procedural problems, collect and evaluate data, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; understand the roles and responsibilities of others and to gauge relationships accordingly by taking into account the variety of the interrelationships, motivations and goals of the members of the organization served; and establish and maintain effective, cooperative and harmonious working relationships in circumstances which involve the denial of requests or the necessity to persuade others to accept a different point of view.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, or related field.
• Previous experience working with Care Teams or Basic Needs related programs.
• Proven ability to identify problems/challenges, use sound judgment and reasoning to make crucial decision autonomously. 
• Demonstrated ability in managing difficult and complex situations involving students.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques within educational settings.
• Experience developing and maintaining case management files.
• Broad knowledge of resources for physical/mental health care and services, crisis prevention, education outreach to faculty, staff, students and parents.
• Acute attention to detail; excellent oral and written communication to assess services and learning outcomes.
• Understanding of the application of FERPA, medical privacy guidelines and other applicable laws and policies. 
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently.
• High degree of personal and professional integrity, a strong sense of ethnics and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
• Well-developed skills for conferring with students, faculty and staff about an emergency.
• Experience speaking in a variety of public settings such as classrooms and large group assemblies.
• General knowledge of statistics and research methodologies to prepare reports and presentations.
• Basic knowledge of applicable university structures, policies and procedures.
• Work occasional evening and weekends. This position may be required to work extended evening hours in support of evening class needs.
• Manage workload with multiple priorities and projects with frequent interruptions and changes.

Out of State Work

The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to the California State University Out-of-State Employment Policy.

Background Check

Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for. For more information, go to the California State University Background Check Policy.

CSU Classification Salary Range

This position is part of the APC bargaining unit 4. The CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the CSU Classification Standards website. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the CSU Salary Schedule website. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is: minimum $6,320 and maximum $9,014 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification

Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go the I-9 Acceptable Documents website.

University Driving Requirement

Positions that require driving for university business by using a personal or state vehicle must comply with the Authorized University Driver Policy. Driving records are monitored and evaluated by the Risk Management Department. The Risk Management Department evaluates a good driving report based on the following criteria. The driver must: 1. Have a valid California or other State Driver’s license. 2. Have no more than 3 motor vehicle violations or been the cause of 3 accidents in a 12-month period (or any combination of 3 thereof) 3. Not have more than 3 DMV Points, if their license is Class C or, 4. Not have more than 5 DMV Points, if their license is Class A, B, or C with endorsements. For more information, go to the Authorized University Driver Policy.

Conflict of Interest

This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file financial interest disclosure forms subject to state regulations. For more information, go to the Conflict of Interest policy.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Read more at the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act policy.

Security & Fire Safety

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at the Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Fire Safety Report.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination

As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Other Notices

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.