Program Specialist III in Career Education Options (CEO)

The Program Specialist 3 assists higher-level staff by coordinating all aspects of Career Education Options Program services, providing technical assistance and specialized consultation to program participants, staff and outside entities, and recommending resolution for complex problems and issues related to the program. The position will assess program participants' needs and develop specialized services and training responsive to the needs of participants.

The main objective is a high level of Case Management support for every student in the program. There are many key components that fall under the Case Management role:

• Tracking and maintaining eligibility of each current student as well as incoming students.
• Maintaining records of all students, tracking and recording attendance in class, and required Case Management hours documentation.
• Academic and Career advising and conflict resolution
• Working with outside entities such as probation officers and the juvenile court system, psychologists, counselors, school districts, parents and other organizations.
• Assisting higher level staff is also expected in collecting and reporting data for required state reports.

Position Salary Range: $57,984/year - $78,096/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Individuals newly hired to Classified position are placed in a salary range based on the WPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Competitive salary is within the Range stated above, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This is a Classified, overtime eligible position and represented by the Washington Public Employee Association of Higher Education (WPEA-HE).

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals , diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

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The Center for High School Programs supports the mission of Bellevue College by providing high quality, needs-based and accessible services, which support student access to and completion of educational opportunities that advance pluralism, inclusion, and global awareness. The Department is comprised of trained and experienced professionals who work directly with Bellevue College students to support them in meeting their high school, college, and career goals.

Career Education Options (CEO) is a specialized youth reengagement program established by Washington State House Bill 1418. WAC 392-700 was written to ensure that students who have dropped out of high school, or are very likely to do so, are given the opportunity to continue their education through the reengagement system. This system provides for multiple pathways of educational programming. In addition to a high school diploma the system allows students to study for their high-school equivalency certificate, enables them to attend college at no cost, provides high level of case management support, and does not require them to have high school graduation as their primary goal.

Case Management

• Help students determine if state regulated reengagement program is the best option for them and, if so, complete the steps necessary for enrollment, meeting all compliance requirements.
• Review and process college entry applications.
• Evaluate transcripts to ensure compliant pathways and to efficiently attain their educational goals.
• Provide consistent support to help students succeed in program and/or employment activities. Meet with students regularly to help set reasonable goals, check progress toward goals, and adjust goals when needed.
• Meet with students regularly while they are participating in the initial reengagement activities and as they are transitioning to subsequent employment or post-secondary activities.
• Provide and/or refer students to relevant support services to help them break down barriers to educational and employment success and build up assets.
• Provide academic advising, career guidance and employment assistance.
• Document meetings with students including date and time, detailed case notes regarding student progress, and other important issues and events.
• Track students that have left the program prior to completion and explore all avenues to re-engage the student for re-entry.

Internal and External Communication

• Communicates and/or meets with parents to help achieve resolution in concerns that may arise with students.
• Communicate and/or meet with instructors that may have concerns with/about students.
• Communicate and/or meet with other outside entities, such as probation officers, counselors, psychologists, Juvenile Court system staff etc., that the student is associated with and best plans of action to maintain the student's educational objectives. Report back to program with recommendations of resolutions to meet the goals and objectives of the program.
• Creates pamphlets, flyers, monthly program newsletter, event posters, email invitations to events. Shares pertinent information with program participants and campus-wide audiences.

Activities and Compliance

• Assist in developing student groups and activities and establishing program policies, procedures and standards to stay in compliance with House bill 1418 WAC's and RCW's as well as Bellevue College rules and regulations
• Tracking changes in the House Bill 1418 Youth Reengagement Program RCW's and WACS by attending 1418 Convenings, reading current OSPI rule and regulation changes and notifying group of such changes.

Data and Reporting

• Collects and prepares data for multiple quarterly and annual reports due to several state entities. Observes and gathers information to help identify ways for the program and students to remain eligible and in compliance with RCW's and WACS. 
• Collects and analyzes information to better meet needs and outcomes for our students.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, education or a related field. Experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience providing case management, counseling or other direct services to individuals experiencing barriers to employment or education or sixteen (16) to twenty-one (21) year-old youth. 
• Demonstrated experience presenting program requirements and materials.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in creative problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated experience with data and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft office software.

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, education or a related field.
• Background in Counseling.
• Experience and knowledge with ctclink.
• Experience in Case management with at-risk youth.
• Experience working in higher education.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at [email protected]  if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law .

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Applications received by 11/29/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips  before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity
• Complete the Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to [email protected] .

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/ . The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact [email protected]  .