Senior Workforce Development Specialist

County of Sonoma (CA); Santa Rosa (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

County of Sonoma's Human Services Department is seeking a Senior Employment and Training Specialist through a department promotional certification. The role leads a unit of Employment and Training Specialists, determining initial and ongoing eligibility for families receiving public assistance and employment program services, guiding clients toward self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate will manage a specialized caseload, train staff on program requirements, and make complex lead-worker

Formación

• Strong caseload management and technical skills.
• Experience with homelessness, mental illness, substance abuse, poverty.
• Experience reviewing the work of others, providing training to staff, and conferring with staff on client issues.
• Experience conducting client interviews to gather necessary information.
• Lead and direct the work of others; ability to supervise staff.

Responsabilidades

• Maintaining a specialized caseload
• Providing specialized technical assistance and training to staff on program requirements
• Making complex decisions independently as a lead worker and case manager
• Reading and reviewing case files for accuracy and compliance
• Working with counselors and partner staff to support client progress
• Entering and retrieving data from electronic data systems and processing paperwork
• Monitoring, motivating, and assisting clients in employment-related activities
• Assuming supervisory responsibilities when the supervisor is absent

Conocimientos

Caseload management

Lead worker

Team training

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision making

Client interviews

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

County of Sonoma's Human Services Department is seeking a Senior Employment and Training Specialist through a department promotional certification. The role leads a unit of Employment and Training Specialists, determining initial and ongoing eligibility for families receiving public assistance and employment program services, guiding clients toward self-sufficiency.

The ideal candidate will manage a specialized caseload, train staff on program requirements, and make complex lead-worker