Workforce Development Specialist - YUCCA VALLEY

The Job

***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE YUCCA VALLEY LOCATION ONLY***

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $1500 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.*

REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS: Bonus payments up to $2000 in total compensation may be available for qualified employees from this recruitment.*

*According to the criteria in the Teamsters Memorandum of Understanding

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 Se rvices job duties .

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• 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.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill an out-station vacancy. This position will work out of the Transitional Assistance Department offic e located at 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, California 92284 . Regular travel to Needles and other Mojave desert locations is also required . A county vehicle will be 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.

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 https://workforce.sbcounty.gov/

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. E mployees 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 to 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.

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS

• Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
• Vision: Employee Coverage
• Premium subsidies to offset health costs
• Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses

• Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
• 11 days accruable sick leave
• 15 paid holidays
• Perfect Attendance Leave
• Flexible work schedules (in some departments)

• Generous pension
• Retirement reciprocity may be available!
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

For additional details, please refer to the San Bernardino County General Ordinance .

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet BOTH the Education AND one (1) 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.

Note: A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not 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:
One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) experience in a government or non-profit agency, with primary responsibility for outreach to businesses for the purposes of fulfilling workforce needs, e.g., recruitment, training, layoff aversion, or staff reemployment requirements.

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 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.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

The recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and can close at any time.

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.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the 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 need technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and 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: Continuous

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