Employment and Training Worker I

Salary Range: $23.75 per hour, $4,116.67 per month, $49,400 per year. The Employment & Training Worker I provides employability services to eligible applicants of local social service agencies. Responsibilities include applying program regulations, assessing employment potential, identifying barriers, making referrals, collaborating with partner agencies and employers, and maintaining participant records in an automated system. Responsibilities Interview and evaluate eligible program participants using Motivational Interviewing techniques to assist them in achieving self‑sufficient employment. Administer and interpret vocational measurement tests. Assess clients’ employment and education history; identify skills, barriers, and develop goals and plans to improve skills and overcome barriers. Provide career guidance, employment counseling, labor market information, and referrals to educational and training opportunities. Advocate on clients’ behalf for appropriate services and enabling support. Assist applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources. Conduct home visits, community outreach, orientation workshops, and one‑on‑one training for program participants. Read, comprehend, and apply complex regulations, rules, policies, and procedures. Participate in developing and implementing program strategies to increase the federal Work Participation Rate. Explain program regulations and policies to clients and the public. Present information on available programs to community organizations, the public, and employers during job fairs and presentations. Research labor market information and employment opportunities; establish and maintain contacts with regional employers and training providers. Complete and process disbursement of funds and documents for clients’ authorized supportive services (e.g., childcare and transportation). Place clients into paid or non‑paid work training assignments and monitor their performance. Maintain regular contact with clients to monitor task completion and progress toward goals. Document clients’ compliance or non‑compliance with program rules and follow procedures related to sanctions. Perform clerical duties such as organizing, prioritizing, scheduling assignments, completing forms and reports, and maintaining files and logs. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with program participants, department employees, employers, educational facilities, trainers, and community service providers. Assess family situations to determine if Family Stabilization services are appropriate and develop service plans when necessary. Perform related duties as assigned. Eligibility Program Duties Analyze financial and eligibility information to determine initial or continuing eligibility for multiple aid programs. Enter and retrieve data and issue benefits from an automated system. Assist clients in accessing community services. Organize caseload for timely processing and updating of case records and documents. Knowledge General goals and purpose of employment preparation, training, and public social services programs. Career, vocational, and employment counseling techniques. Occupational fields and regional labor market trends. Services provided within the department and procedures for referring participants. Local and regional socio‑economic conditions. Characteristics, customs, and unique needs of local ethnic and cultural populations. Principles of individual and family behaviors affecting family stability and self‑sufficiency. Principles of personality growth and in‑group processes. Department and community resources available to program participants. Computer terminology and keyboard operation. Abilities Conduct successful employment‑related interviews, record keeping, and office procedures. Elicit factual information from clients exhibiting behavioral or emotional challenges. Interpret financial information and perform basic arithmetical computations. Gather, record, and evaluate data required for implementing employment preparation and training programs. Prepare reports, forms, plans, and agreements required by program policies. Engage effectively with clients, perform in‑depth interviews, and establish rapport. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. Plan and organize caseload to meet deadlines and regulatory time limits. Read, understand, and explain detailed regulations and policy directives. Determine appropriate action in emergency situations. Enter information accurately into a computerized system and navigate automated client record systems. Identify problems requiring referral to social or community resources. Communicate in clear, concise English, both orally and in writing. Read, comprehend, and follow complex rules, regulations, and policies. Use tact and diplomacy with diverse individuals. Identify and assess employment barriers and develop individual plans. Monitor compliance with program regulations and implement sanctions when required. Evaluate progress toward goals and motivate participants; provide counseling when needed. Coach participants on job interview preparation and employer expectations. Present training workshops to groups of participants. Maintain complex records and manage educational training provider relationships. Operate office equipment including computers, databases, word processors, spreadsheets, and electronic communication programs. Qualifications One (1) year of full‑time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II or Social Worker I. OR six (6) months full‑time experience as an Eligibility Specialist II and completion of 15 semester (22.5 quarter) college units in related disciplines. OR eighteen (18) months full‑time experience in case management, vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services and completion of 15 semester college units. OR two (2) years full‑time experience in case management, vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services. OR graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university. Additional Information A valid driver’s license is required at the time of interview; accommodations will be considered for disabilities. Positions require pre‑employment screening, including background checks and fingerprinting. Lake County will verify employment and education for conditional offers. Flexible office hours are available; Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–7:00 pm, with various schedules. Work remotely from home may be available for some positions upon approval. General Qualifications Applicants must possess integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a health status consistent with performing assigned duties. A medical examination and background investigation may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr CalHR