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Job Description
The Master of Social Work Project Specialist position will play a critical role in providing holistic case management services for students. This position supports students experiencing housing, food, and transportation insecurity by helping them access emergency assistance while also coordinating wraparound services provided by the Basic Needs Program as well as connections to academic advising, career development, and mental health care. The ideal candidate is passionate about social work in higher education, understands the impact of housing stability on student retention and success, and is committed to equity, inclusion, and access.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management:
Provide direct case management services to students experiencing housing, food, and transportation insecurity.
Develop and conduct intake assessments, service plans, and case notes.
Data & Reporting:
Maintain accurate records in compliance with FERPA and Title IX regulations.
Track student outcomes and assist with written reports for institutional stakeholders and grant funders.
Use data to assess program impact, inform continuous improvement, and prepare for future programming.
Outreach & Collaboration:
Serve as a liaison among student services departments to streamline access to services beyond Basic Needs programming, including academic advising, mental health services, and career development.
Participate in college-wide coordinated care meetings and initiatives related to Basic Needs, equity, and student success.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program.
Experience working with rental assistance programs, housing insecurity, or public assistance programs.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and culturally responsive practices.
Work Schedule: TBD - Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 25
Employment Conditions and Information:
This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 st through June 30 th ). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”
After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.
NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).
NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis.
NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
Closing Date/Time: Fri, 29 Aug 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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South Orange County Community College District
Show moreAbout the District
South Orange County Community College District encompasses 382 square miles in south Orange County serving over 909,000 residents in 26 communities. We know that higher education is directly linked to quality of life and economic vitality. We have helped generations of families achieve their educational and career goals since 1967.
Distinguished faculty from Saddleback College and Irvine Valley College provide students with rigorous academic classes to prepare them for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, basic skills attainment, or career technical training. Our newest campus, the Advanced Technology & Education Park (ATEP), opened in 2007 and offers courses from our two colleges with a focus on workforce development and career technical skills. Emeritus Institutes and community education programs at our colleges offer lifelong learning opportunities for community members of all ages.
The District is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the district's chief executive officer is the Chancellor.
District Services provides centralized administrative services to our three campuses. Executive offices include: Chancellor and Trustee Services, Business Services, Technology and Learning Services, Human Resources, and Public Affairs. These departments provide accounting, benefits, facilities planning, fiscal services, human resources, information technology, institutional research and planning, payroll, public affairs, purchasing, risk management, and warehouse/mailroom services to our district.
The district continually assesses the effectiveness of its services through district-wide surveys, shared governance committees and task forces that are established to accomplish specific projects. Strategic planning has become an essential tool for guiding our direction and assuring compliance with accreditation standards.
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