Community & Workforce Specialist II - Community Action Agency

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Community & Workforce Development Department seeks a skilled Case Manager to provide direct support to individuals and families facing financial hardship, housing instability, and eviction risk. This role emphasizes rental assistance, utility support, and eviction prevention through community resources.

The ideal candidate will assist clients across phone, email, online, and in-person channels, assess needs, and guide them toward appropriate programs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in management/public/business administration or related field and one year professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Participates in day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized program within the Community & Workforce Development Department.
• Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to clients via phone, email, online, or in person, coordinating with agencies to maximize resources.
• Assesses needs and guides clients toward resources and programs based on individual circumstances.
• Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress; ensures program compliance.
• Collaborates with internal staff and external partners to prevent homelessness and strengthen families.

Education

Associate degree in management, public or business administration or related field

One year of professional experience in health, customer service, human services, or closely related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Community & Workforce Development Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5760 - Community & Workforce Specialist II

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $21.76 - $25.56 Per Hour

Pay Range: $21.76 - $29.36 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Community & Workforce Development Department is seeking a skilled and compassionate Case Manager to provide critical direct support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing instability, and imminent risk of eviction. This position plays a vital role in ensuring timely, effective delivery of rental assistance, utility assistance, eviction prevention services, and related services.

The ideal candidate will provide urgent, empathetic client assistance through phone, email, online, and in person interactions. They will assess individual needs and connect clients with the appropriate resources, programs, and community resources. The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and a calm, professional approach to deescalating emotionally charged situations in which clients may be facing homelessness.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong motivational interviewing skills, sound judgment, and the ability to guide clients toward stability and long-term economic independence. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate client records, reviewing documentation for completeness, supporting program compliance, and collaborating with internal staff and external partners to maximize available resources.

This is an opportunity to serve the community with compassion, urgency, and professionalism while contributing to a team dedicated to preventing homelessness and strengthening families throughout Pima County.

Community & Workforce Development Department works with vulnerable populations and minors. A Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card, a Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and a Central Registry background check are requirements for employment.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized, complex functional program or work unit within the Community & Workforce Development Department;
• Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community & Workforce Development clients, which may include working with clients via phone, email, online, or in person, including collaboration with other agencies and organizations to maximize resources and services;
• Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;
• Matches qualified candidates with resources, coaching, or support related to employment, education, or financial assistance;
• Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and/or community partners;
• Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives, including mentoring and leading staff and volunteers in specialized program activities;
• Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;
• Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress;
• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in management, public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in health, customer service, human services, or a closely related field.
• OR:
• One year of experience with Pima County as a Community and Workforce Specialist I or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your ap