Job Summary 

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Career Development Center, the WorkAbility IV Program Coordinator effectively coordinates and oversees the multiple complex elements of the University's Cooperative Contract with the Department of Rehabilitation called WorkAbility IV (WA IV). This position is responsible for coordination of all major program elements which serves more than 200 students and requires highly technical writing of contract renewals, amendments, and augmentations in collaboration with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs technical report writing, service documentation and reporting.

The incumbent trains and engages the WA IV team (i.e. CSULB Bob Murphy Access Center staff, CSULB Career Development Center staff, Department of Rehabilitation Counselors and staff, etc.) in order to provide quality individualized employment services to CSULB students with disabilities in an equitable and culturally inclusive manner to prepare them to become successfully gainfully employed upon degree completion. The Contract is overseen by the Foundation's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and is maintained by the coordinator, in conjunction with, ORSP, supervisor, and appropriate entities in ensuring compliance and implementation within policies and procedures.

Furthermore, the incumbent provides services that are equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to enhance the quality of campus life.  This position uses a student-centered and equity-minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

 CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Coordination: Attend annual DOR Contract Training. Review current contract terms, contract goals vs. program production and evaluate the needs of the program with CDC Director, assigned local Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Contract Administrator and state Cooperative Programs Specialist, Sacramento.
• Lead Staff and Program Services: Lead all WA IV contracted staff, from the CDC and BMAC, emphasize confidentiality and policies/procedures on confidential and secure data management.
• Case Management: Oversee crisis situations involving WA IV students with individual counseling and collateral support services. Refer to appropriate staff and/or outside resources in a timely manner and according to university policies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

 Working knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and employment. Comprehensive knowledge of and/or work experience with experience with the California Department of Rehabilitation. Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion including evidence of equity mindedness in previous experience. Demonstrated experience handling sensitive matters involving groups or individuals with tact and discretion. Demonstrated experience to plan for and manage simultaneous complex projects. Demonstrated counseling and mediation skills; demonstrated experience handling sensitive matters involving groups or individuals with tact and discretion. Demonstrated experience problem-solving across university departments and with external governing bodies.

Oral communication skills to communicate diplomatically and effectively with co-workers, staff and departmental staff. Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate clearly and effectively with students, peers, administrators, campus and University personnel, clients, state officials, vendors, professionals, management, etc.  Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues and coordinate with others. Ability to work effectively and productively as part of a team.  Strong writing skills to produce reports and synthesize large amounts of information. Outstanding communication skills both written and orally to communicate using grammatically correct English effectively on a one-to-one basis, over the telephone, or in a group setting to obtain information; explain policies, procedures etc. to all levels of management, student, and employees from multiple cultures, genders, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

Ability to manage, organize and demonstrate command of complex and continuously changing array of information, dates, places, and people in a systematic way in order to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort in the process of completing projects. Skill in analyzing information, problems, situations procedures etc. to define the problem, identify the relevant issues, and generate reasonable and appropriate alternatives or solutions. Proficiency in using PC computers utilizing programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.)

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.  Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.  Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree with upper or graduate coursework in social work, counseling and guidance, human relations, or related fields plus four years of related experience required.
•  A master’s degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation or closely related field preferred for this position due to the level of complexity involved in duties related to the contract, supervision of staff and direct case management involving disabling conditions of many kinds, often with high levels of severity.
•  Extensive knowledge of and experience with persons with disabilities and issues of employment preferred.
• Experience with developing and managing cooperative contracts preferred.
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and or extended hours based on operational needs.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses

Possession valid CA Driver's license preferred.

Department

Career Development Center (CDC)

Classification

WorkAbility IV Program Coordinator

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $5,276 - $6,128 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $5,276 - $7,517 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0  time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 

Additional Information

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

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 StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.