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Job Description
Job Summary
The ideal candidate will:- Demonstrate strong interviewing and active listening skills to accurately assess client needs and employment barriers.
- Possess the ability to develop individualized employment or self-sufficiency plans that are realistic, measurable, and tailored to each client’s goals.
- Exhibit case management expertise, including follow-up, documentation, and progress monitoring to ensure clients remain on track.
- Bring a solution-focused mindset, identifying resources and strategies to overcome employment challenges and remove barriers to success.
- Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural awareness when working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Examples of Duties
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Qualifications
The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below.While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.
Education and Experience:
MINIMUM: Equivalent to 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited institution in career planning, vocational guidance, counseling, behavioral science, psychology, sociology, or a related field and two (2) years of determining eligibility for programs or one (1) year of vocational guidance services. Relevant education may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED:In addition to the minimum, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field and one (1) year of vocational case management experience.
Licenses and Certification:- The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; may be required to maintain throughout employment.
Special Requirements:- Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
- Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.
This position is represented by the Yuba County Employees' Association (YCEA).
For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.
Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Yuba
Show moreYuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.
The Organization:
The County of Yuba has 900 allocated positions and a total FY 19/20 budget of $203 million. It has a proud tradition of being a stable local government bolstered by five members of the Board of Supervisors who are elected for four year terms on an alternating basis. Each Supervisor represents an election district. Members of the Board of Supervisors serve as the legislative and executive body for Yuba County and provide policy direction for all branches of County government.
Statement of Commitment:
We are dedicated to providing responsive, innovative and sustainable services that enhance the quality of life and uphold the public trust and interest.