Inmate Services Workforce Development Specialist*

The Job

The Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for Inmate Services Workforce Development Specialist* (WDS) to work directly with incarcerated and recently released individuals and participants of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. The focus of this position will be to increase employment and self-sufficiency for justice involved individuals upon release, linking them to employers and facilitating access to supportive services and training opportunities that provide transition to employment.

Key responsibilities may include:

• 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 (including employers) in order to better serve customers

*Official Title: Workforce Development Specialist. For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.

The position is considered an out-station assignment and will require frequent visits to San Bernardino County jails and/or Probation offices.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County. WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers. To learn more, visit workforce.sbcounty.gov

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check and medical exam 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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education requirement and one (1) of the Experience requirements.

EDUCATION:
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed accredited college/university coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field. A list ofcoursework must be submitted with the application unless a qualifying bachelor's or associate's degree has been conferred.
-- AND -- 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: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (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:

Two (2) years of experience delivering counseling and/or employment services to justice-involved individuals or those in re-entry.

Desired Qualifications

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 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.

Selection Process

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 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2024. 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.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 11/8/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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