Workforce Development Specialist
- Full-Time
- San Bernardino, CA
- County Of San Bernardino
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
JOB
The Workforce Development Department is recruiting for Workforce Development Specialists (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants providing employment and training services. Duties for Specialists include interviewing, screening and counseling program participants about potential employment barriers, alternate training and job opportunities; referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling; evaluating vocational interests, education and experience for program placement; developing employability plans; and conducting program orientation, job search skills, resume development, motivational, and related training workshops. Some positions may be assigned to the Youth program working with participants aged 16-24. The resulting list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the Department, with locations in the San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville areas.For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground: 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. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or other relevant field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred. --- AND --- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabiitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related federally funded workforce program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in WIOA 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, February 5, 2021. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Apply to this Job
The Workforce Development Department is recruiting for Workforce Development Specialists (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants providing employment and training services. Duties for Specialists include interviewing, screening and counseling program participants about potential employment barriers, alternate training and job opportunities; referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling; evaluating vocational interests, education and experience for program placement; developing employability plans; and conducting program orientation, job search skills, resume development, motivational, and related training workshops. Some positions may be assigned to the Youth program working with participants aged 16-24. The resulting list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the Department, with locations in the San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville areas.For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground: 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. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or other relevant field. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred. --- AND --- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabiitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related federally funded workforce program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in WIOA 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, February 5, 2021. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.