JOB SPECIALIST I

County of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fresno County Department of Social Services seeks a Job Specialist I to assist clients in overcoming barriers to employment readiness and self-sufficiency. You will use case management methods to interview, assess needs, develop an employment case plan, and provide employment counseling and referrals.

A valid Class C driver's license is required; candidates undergo a background investigation and must meet the listed qualifications to be eligible for this limited recruitment window.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Class 'C' driver’s license.
• Background investigation including education and criminal history will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Assist social services clients to overcome barriers affecting employment readiness and self-sufficiency using case management techniques.
• Interview, determine employment or training needs, develop an employment case plan, and provide employment counseling and referral services.
• Coordinate services and assist clients in gaining educational or training opportunities to improve self-sufficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree (US-equivalent)

60 semester units

Two years of full-time, paid work experience in related role

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.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

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

OPTION 1

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

OPTION 2

• Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is 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.

OPTION 3

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

• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Tentative Exam Dates: September 30, 2026 - October 1, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: October 12-15, 2026
  • Additional interviews will be scheduled as needed.

• 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 to 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