Workforce Development Specialist

Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for Workforce Development Specialists (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program participants providing employment and training services. Responsibilities Interviewing, screening, and counseling customers regarding employment. Enhancing customers’ job search and interview skills. Facilitating motivational and employment-related training workshops. Referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling. Evaluating vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement. Accurately completing time-sensitive reporting and data entry. Forming strong relationships with partners to better serve customers. Qualifications Preferred: Applicants who possess a Bachelor’s degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs and excellent public speaking skills. Education Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed accredited college/university coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field. An unofficial transcript must be submitted with the application unless a qualifying bachelor’s or associate’s degree has been conferred. Experience Option 1: One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation, and case management activities in one of the following client-based programs: WIOA, WIA or equivalent, CalWORKS Employment Services, Regional Occupational Program (ROP), Job Corps, Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Wagner-Peyser Act, Department of Labor Welfare to Work Program, or related workforce program. Option 2: Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization. Conditions of Employment Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting and a physical exam. Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present the legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Candidates must meet BOTH the Education requirement and one (1) of the Experience requirements. Bilingual Skills Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees assigned to bilingual positions may receive additional compensation. Testing may be required for bilingual compensation. Benefits Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. View the Summary of Benefits and Memoranda of Understanding for more details. Equal Employment Opportunity San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County