Senior Employment & Training Specialist

County of Mendocino; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% assignment premium

Job summary

County of Mendocino in Willits seeks a quality assurance and mentoring specialist who guides staff delivering CalWORKs Job Services, helping participants overcome barriers via interviewing, motivational coaching, and connections to housing, education, health, and other supportive resources.

Under limited supervision, performs complex work in employability services, uses automated caseload systems, and identifies client needs for referrals. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• One year full-time experience as an Employment & Training Worker II or equivalent.
• Three years full-time experience in vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services with related coursework.
• Associates degree or equivalent units in a related field and two years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide training or lead direction to staff.
• Assist in development and implementation of procedures for employment and training programs.
• Administer vocational tests and assess employment readiness.
• Identify employment barriers and develop plans to overcome them with referrals.
• Refer clients to staff or community resources and advocate for appropriate services.

Skills

Staff mentoring

Case management

Interviewing skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associates degree or related field

15 semester/22 quarter units in related fields

Tools

Automated caseload system

Vocational testing tools

Job description

County of Mendocino in Willits seeks a quality assurance and mentoring specialist who guides staff delivering CalWORKs Job Services, helping participants overcome barriers via interviewing, motivational coaching, and connections to housing, education, health, and other supportive resources.

Under limited supervision, performs complex work in employability services, uses automated caseload systems, and identifies client needs for referrals. Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.