JOB SPECIALIST I

Fresno County; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno County is seeking a Job Specialist I to assist social services clients in overcoming barriers to employment readiness and self-sufficiency using case management methodologies. You will interview clients, determine employment or training needs, develop employment case plans, and provide employment counseling and referral services.

The role emphasizes assisting diverse communities, following the county’s standards, and participating in the selection process with tentative exam and interview

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
• Completion of sixty (60) semester units acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
• Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as an Eligibility Worker with the County of Fresno.
• Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing case management in a human services setting, providing educational counseling, and/or providing employment counseling.

Responsibilities

• Assist social services clients to overcome barriers affecting employment readiness and self-sufficiency using case management methodologies.
• Interview, determine employment and/or training needs, develop an employment case plan, and provide employment counseling and referral services.
• Review Samples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• Adhere to background investigation requirements and employment screening processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system

Sixty (60) semester units of coursework acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system

Sixty (60) semester units of coursework acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system plus 2 years of related experience (case management or employment counseling)

Job description

LIMITED RECRUITMENT

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - OCTOBER 1, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12-15, 2026

The Fresno County Department of Social Services invites applications for the position of Job Specialist I. Incumbents assist social services clients to overcome barriers that affect employment readiness and self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through the use of case management methodologies and techniques including interviewing, determining employment and/or training needs, developing an employment case plan, and providing employment counseling and referral services.

Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Please click here to review the Samples of Duties

Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.

OPTION 2

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as an Eligibility Worker with the County of Fresno.

OPTION 3

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing case management in a human services setting, providing educational counseling, and/or providing employment counseling.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to undergo and pass a background investigation. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
  • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
  • A valid driver's license number.
  • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

Tentative Exam Dates: September 30, 2026 - October 1, 2026

Tentative Interview Dates: October 12-15, 2026

Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [phone] at least five days prior the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Lucila Garcia