County of San Mateo · 8 hours ago
Employment Services Specialist II - Limited Term
The County of San Mateo is seeking a qualified candidate for the Employment Services Specialist II position within its Human Services Agency. This role involves providing a variety of employment services, including assessment, counseling, and case management to clients with diverse obstacles to employment.
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Responsibilities
Screen clients for eligibility for a broad range of employment related services strategies to guide individuals into the labor market
Utilize a variety of vocational assessment materials, inventories and information to analyze and interpret client skills, abilities, aptitudes, values, and personal traits to develop service plans that strengthen entry/re-entry into the labor market
Develop individual service plans with clients by identifying training and employment goals and implementing strategies to achieve goals
Assist in developing knowledge of employment and job placement opportunities
Arrange and schedule training and educational programs for clients
Communicate, collaborate and maintain regular contact with service providers and clients to ensure coordinated care services to meet client needs are provided
Participate in team meetings to discuss client strengths, challenges, and resources available to support the client
Maintain clear and concise documentation including letters, reports, forms, and case notes, utilizing the county’s case management system
Interpret Federal and State regulations and apply them to program policy and procedures
Abide by program rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Conduct community outreach and recruitment activities
Train new staff on the key aspects of operations, including working with supervisors to develop and conduct individual on-the-job training for new employees having difficulty applying policies and procedures
Train ongoing staff and supervisors on new or updated policy/procedures using adult learning theory
Provide assistance in collecting and disseminating quality assurance data, interpreting data and reports, analyze and identify trends, and in developing recommendations
Create graphs, charts, and summary reports to communicate findings to various stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Two years of professional experience providing a variety of employment services to clients including assessment, counseling, and case management
Demonstrated a broad range of skills and abilities working with a diverse population as it relates to their employment needs
Experience interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Highly proficient in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, or databases
Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
General understanding of the principles, practices and techniques of career and vocational assessment and counseling, problem solving, and interviewing
Benefits
Medical and dental benefits similar to regular employees
Defined contribution retirement plan
Company
County of San Mateo
County of San Mateo is a government agency that strives to protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the community.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
California State Coastal Conservancy
2023-06-28Grant· $0.4M
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