Education Employment Specialist

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Telecommuting options

Excellent benefits

Job summary

King County Superior Court seeks an Education Employment Specialist to support youth in the Education Employment Training (EET) program in Seattle. You will arrange job readiness, placement services, and education support, coordinating with probation counselors and community partners to serve juvenile offenders.

Responsibilities include developing training, maintaining employer links, and ensuring required employment documents are completed, while collaborating on grant-funded projects and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• At least 1 year experience working with at-risk or court-involved youth, providing service delivery and case management.
• Experience with job development and pre-employment classroom training for court-involved youth is highly desired.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre-employment training, job development, job shadow and work experience placements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community businesses and potential employers; coordinate work-based training sites.
• Act as liaison between the court, private/public employers, community agencies, and educational institutions.
• Manage an ongoing caseload of moderate to high risk, court-involved youth; ensure documentation is complete.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Record-keeping

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Database management

Communication with youth and families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management systems

Job description

Summary The Education Employment Specialist plays a critical role supporting Juvenile Court’s guiding principles to be Youth and Family Centered, engage Community Partnerships, and pursue Balanced and Restorative Justice. Based in the Community Programs Unit, this position provides Job Readiness Training, employment and vocational placement services, as well as education support, for juvenile offenders in the Education Employment Training (EET) program.

Summary The Education Employment Specialist plays a critical role supporting Juvenile Court’s guiding principles to be Youth and Family Centered, engage Community Partnerships, and pursue Balanced and Restorative Justice. Based in the Community Programs Unit, this position provides Job Readiness Training, employment and vocational placement services, as well as education support, for juvenile offenders in the Education Employment Training (EET) program. Responsibilities of the position require the employee to work collaboratively with juvenile probation counselors, court staff and other community and business partners in the coordination of educational and employment preparation, and placement services. The Education Employment Specialist may work in collaboration with community partners in grant-funded projects. It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location: The primary work location for this position is at the Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center, 1211 East Alder Avenue, Seattle, WA. The incumbent may be required to work at other facilities as assigned.

Work Schedule and Terms This position is hourly (overtime eligible) and subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working a 40-hour workweek. The workweek for this position is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Variations from these hours may occur based on the needs of the court.

Job Duties The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.

• Provide comprehensive pre-employment training, job development, job shadow and work experience placements while supporting community and personal safety.
• Provide employment assessment for youth enrolled in the EET program and Community Programs projects, or linkages to other workforce training or educational programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community businesses and potential employers; develop work site opportunities for clients; establish, maintain, coordinate, and monitor work-based training sites within the community.
• Facilitate curriculums for court-involved youth. Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop integrated services to ensure clients attain educational and vocational goals. Coordinate with program and community stakeholders to facilitate development activities for at-risk youth.
• Ensure youth have appropriate employment documents, all related paperwork is accurately completed and coordinate the submission of documents and paperwork required for employment training opportunities.
• Follow program specifications; develop and maintain client relations, support participants in academic, vocational, employment and personal development programming. Provide job-search and job retention training, develop internship and employment opportunities, and provide job search support.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community-centered free time activities that build soft skills, strengthen healthy decision making, and promote positive youth development.
• Meet program quality assurance standards and performance-based outcomes. Complete monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner. Participate in trainings and meet QAS standards for service provision.
• Utilize motivational interviewing techniques and the tell-show-do model to engage youth in school and employment.
• Manage an ongoing caseload of moderate tohigh risk, court-involved young people.
• Maintain comprehensive case files in accordance with the EET quality assurance plan. Obtain, organize, and maintain essential data and information regarding client demographics and service delivery as required by the agency and funding source.
• Act as liaison between the Superior Court, private and public sector employers, community agencies, employment/training programs, probation counselors, and educational institutions.
• Develop training materials for youth and program promotion materials for project development and community awareness.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in psychology, education, social work, or related field plus one (1) year experience working with at-risk or court-involved youth, providing service delivery and case management, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions required of the job. Experience with job development, pre-employment classroom training/advanced vocational counseling for court-involved young people is highly desired. Experience working with youth and families from impacted communities. Must have a basic knowledge of community-based resources, services, and educational options. Must have strong organizational and record-keeping skills. Must be proficient with various computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs and database management. Must have knowledge of and ability to learn specialized software applications. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information Special Requirements: Finalists must have successfully passed a criminal background investigation, including a polygraph examination and reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying. The ability to reliably travel throughout the County is required.

Selection Process Application materials will be screened for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Union Membership Positions in this classification are represented by Local 2084-SC of the Washington State Council of County and City Employees.

King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at [phone].

Benefits King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.