San Bernardino County
Workforce Development Specialist - YUCCA VALLEY
San Bernardino County, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for a Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program providing participants employment and training services while providing employers outreach and job development services. This position will include Business Services job duties. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill an out-station vacancy. This position will work out of the Transitional Assistance Department office located at 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, California 92284. Regular travel to Needles and other Mojave desert locations is also required. A county vehicle is provided when traveling. Candidates must indicate in the supplemental questions willingness to work at this location and travel in order to be considered for this position. Remote assignment bonus and recruitment bonus may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment. The recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and can close at any time. Note: The position is for the Yucca Valley location only as described above.
Responsibilities
Interviewing, screening, and counseling customers regarding employment
Enhancing customers’ job search and interview skills
Facilitating motivational and employment-related training workshops
Referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling
Evaluating vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement
Accurately completing time sensitive reporting and data entry
Forming strong relationships with partners in order to better serve customers
Market WIOA services to employers such as job training, posting, advertising, and candidate pre-screening
Assist in meeting employer hiring demands
Attend business events to promote participation in the program
For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.
Qualifications The candidate must meet BOTH the Education and one of the Experience options.
Education:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in business or public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred.
Experience Options:
Experience Option 1: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: WIOA, WIA or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related workforce program.
Experience Option 2: Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.
Experience Option 3: One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) experience in a government or non-profit agency, with primary responsibility for outreach to businesses for fulfilling workforce needs (e.g., recruitment, training, layoff aversion, or staff reemployment requirements).
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs, as well as excellent time management and public speaking skills. Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.
Benefits and Conditions of Employment Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment. A County vehicle will be provided for travel. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.
Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical & Dental; Vision; Premium subsidies; Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks vacation, 11 days sick leave, 15 paid holidays, Perfect Attendance Leave, Flexible work schedules
Retirement: Generous pension, 457(b) Deferred Compensation, Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
Application and Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an EEO and ADA compliant employer. Veterans' Preference information is available; testing may be required for bilingual compensation.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. The County is not responsible for issues caused by internet connection, computer, or browser problems during submission.
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The Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for a Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program providing participants employment and training services while providing employers outreach and job development services. This position will include Business Services job duties. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill an out-station vacancy. This position will work out of the Transitional Assistance Department office located at 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, California 92284. Regular travel to Needles and other Mojave desert locations is also required. A county vehicle is provided when traveling. Candidates must indicate in the supplemental questions willingness to work at this location and travel in order to be considered for this position. Remote assignment bonus and recruitment bonus may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment. The recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and can close at any time. Note: The position is for the Yucca Valley location only as described above.
Responsibilities
Interviewing, screening, and counseling customers regarding employment
Enhancing customers’ job search and interview skills
Facilitating motivational and employment-related training workshops
Referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling
Evaluating vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement
Accurately completing time sensitive reporting and data entry
Forming strong relationships with partners in order to better serve customers
Market WIOA services to employers such as job training, posting, advertising, and candidate pre-screening
Assist in meeting employer hiring demands
Attend business events to promote participation in the program
For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.
Qualifications The candidate must meet BOTH the Education and one of the Experience options.
Education:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in business or public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred.
Experience Options:
Experience Option 1: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: WIOA, WIA or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related workforce program.
Experience Option 2: Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.
Experience Option 3: One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) experience in a government or non-profit agency, with primary responsibility for outreach to businesses for fulfilling workforce needs (e.g., recruitment, training, layoff aversion, or staff reemployment requirements).
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs, as well as excellent time management and public speaking skills. Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.
Benefits and Conditions of Employment Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment. A County vehicle will be provided for travel. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.
Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical & Dental; Vision; Premium subsidies; Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off: Up to 4 weeks vacation, 11 days sick leave, 15 paid holidays, Perfect Attendance Leave, Flexible work schedules
Retirement: Generous pension, 457(b) Deferred Compensation, Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
Application and Additional Information Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an EEO and ADA compliant employer. Veterans' Preference information is available; testing may be required for bilingual compensation.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
For technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact the Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. The County is not responsible for issues caused by internet connection, computer, or browser problems during submission.
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