Employment Development Counselor

Salary : $83,553.60 - $100,651.20 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1223-26-05
Department: Health & Human Services
Division: Social Services
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 6/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40 hrs.
Additional Salary Information: *The salary shown above does not reflect a 4% cost of living adjustment effective July 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io (CRS DIAL 711) .


ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Employment Development Counselor (EDC) is responsible for assessing clients' social needs, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency, and general employability by gathering and analyzing data from interviews, records, standardized test results, outside agencies, labor market information and other sources. They assist clients with all aspects of developing, revising, and participating in plans leading to employment and self-sufficiency.

Other duties include:

• Assist with barrier remediation, referrals to resources, identify and incorporate appropriate activities, provide support around job readiness and job search, and monitor progress.
• Gather and maintain information related to the labor market, community agencies, and employment and training opportunities.
• Perform their work with clients and maintain case records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Use appropriate computer systems to gather information, enter and retrieve data, complete, and process a variety of forms, write narratives, correspondence and reports, and maintain and update client records.
• Facilitate weekly workshops, providing clear communication, engaging in active listening, connecting the job readiness material to real-life situations, and monitoring the workshop materials for needed updates.

Hybrid Schedule:
The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate

Our highly qualified candidate is someone with dedication, compassion, and experience providing direct case management and vocational counseling in a CalWORKs Welfare to Work, CalFresh Employment & Training or other types of public assistance or similar programs, assisting adults and their families to thrive and achieve employment and self-sufficiency. They will have familiarity with local labor market conditions, community resources, applicable federal and state regulations, effective approaches to case management, motivational counseling and best practices for group and workshop facilitation.

The ideal candidate is/has:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Worked successfully with clients to address multiple challenges such as homelessness, limited work skills and history, English language learning, literacy, educational attainment, physical and learning disabilities, mental health, domestic abuse, substance use, and cultural difference and adaptation.
• Welcoming and adept at establishing and maintaining rapport with a diverse client population, possesses excellent judgement, decision-making skills, and the ability to be resourceful in order to generate options and resolve problems that arise.
• Comfortable using computer databases and applications and approaching their work in an organized, methodical way guided by policy and procedure.
• Knowledge of effective job search techniques (resumes, applications, interviewing, networking, etc. and the ability to teach these methodologies to customers.
• A genuine understanding of teamwork, collaboration, and commitment to public service.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of employment counseling, interviewing, job placement, and motivational theory.
• Casework methods and techniques with particular emphasis on principles of vocational counseling.
• Academic and vocational education or training programs for a wide variety of jobs.
• Rehabilitation programs and other community resources.
• County, state, and federal regulations governing employment.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Labor market conditions.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Techniques for assisting individuals with multiple barriers to employment.

Ability to

• Effectively assess and communicate with applicants and clients with a variety of barriers to employment.
• Provide effective individual and group employment counseling.
• Recognize and evaluate the qualifications and training needs of applicants and clients.
• Employ motivational techniques to assist clients with (re)entering the labor market.
• Organize and effectively administer individualized employment plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, and clients contacted during the performance of duties.
• Work in a standard office environment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records and case files.
• Foster a supportive environment for program clients.
• Communicate the rules and regulations of the program to the public, service providers, applicants, and clients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of education and experience equivalent to three years of college level coursework with major emphasis in a social or behavioral science or closely related field and one year of employment development and/or vocational counseling experience with economically disadvantaged or disabled persons that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

With a minimum of one year as a Marin County Eligibility Worker II, Support Services Worker, or comparable County classification working with this population, candidates may substitute a total of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in related course work for the one year of required employment development and/or vocational experience. Qualifying course work may include a combination of career planning, vocation guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, and counseling preparation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.


COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the


Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.


For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

A combination of education and experience equivalent to three years of college level coursework with major emphasis in a social or behavioral science or closely related field and one year of employment development and/or vocational counseling experience with economically disadvantaged or disabled persons that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

With a minimum of one year as a Marin County Eligibility Worker II, Support Services Worker, or comparable County classification working with this population, candidates may substitute a total of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in related course work for the one year of required employment development and/or vocational experience. Qualifying course work may include a combination of career planning, vocation guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, and counseling preparation.

Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS (Please answer all questions below): Please note: If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided.

Describe the experience you have working with individuals with one or more barriers to employment and the methodologies and resources you have drawn upon to assist these people in overcoming their challenges. Describe your approaches to working with these individuals with emphasis on engagement, assessment, motivational techniques, vocational counseling and how success is measured. In your description, please tell us where you obtained this experience, dates of employment and duties performed.
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Describe your previous experience as a facilitator, include how you prepare for a session, strategies you used to encourage group participation, and how you handle conflicts that arise during a session.
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This position requires the use of an automated database to manage and monitor caseloads, as well as Microsoft Office and other software applications to organize and carry out the work. Please tell us about your experience using computer systems, particularly for planning, organization and entering and tracking caseload information in compliance with your employer's policy and procedure. In your description, please tell us where you obtained this experience, dates of employment and duties performed.
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This position requires communication with both internal and external agencies and partners. Describe your experience in working with other programs, departments, divisions, and outside agencies such as community-based organizations. Include how you develop and maintain professional partnerships and/or work relationships. In your description, please tell us where you obtained this experience, dates of employment and duties performed.
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