JOB LISTING

Working under close supervision, the Employment and Training Worker I performs employability evaluation and provides other employability services to eligible applicants of local social service agencies; performs other related work as assigned.

Additional Information

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own car, provide proof of car insurance, and a DMV clearance. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants for positions within the Human Services Agency are subject to a criminal history background check.

The existing eligible list will be replaced upon the completion of this examination.

*Salary is subject to a 5% reduction effective December 2011 through December 2013.

At the discretion of the Merced County Human Services Agency and with the approval of Merit System Services, qualified candidates certified to the eligible list established by this exam may be appointed to the Employment & Training Worker II level if the appointee meets the Employment & Training Worker II minimum requirements. Salary for the II level is $3,366 - $4,092.

Minimum Qualifications

While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, applicants who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job are included for further consideration.

OPTION I

One (1) year of experience comparable to a Family Services Representative II or Social Worker I in Merced County.

OPTION II

Six (6) months of experience comparable to a Family Services Representative II

AND

Completion of 15 semester (22 quarter) college units in career planning, vocational Guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, or counseling preparation .

OPTION III

Eighteen (18) months of full-time experience providing case management, vocational guidance, employment counseling or employment placement services

AND

Completion of 15 semester (22 quarter) college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing or counseling preparation.

OPTION IV

Two (2) years of full-time experience providing case management, vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services

OPTION V

A Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science (psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, vocational guidance), education, business/public administration or a closely related field, including successful completion of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, or counseling preparation.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION

Applicants must submit a completed MSS application, including any of the additional documents/materials indicated. Additional documents/materials are included in the online application. Apply online by logging onto www.mss.ca.gov  and following the instructions.

It is recommended that you apply via the online application system. Applicants without Internet access may fax a paper application to (916) 648-1211 or mail to the address below. Faxed or mailed applications will ONLY be accepted on the dates/times indicated on the front of this job bulletin. Faxing or mailing your application does not guarantee that your application will be among those approved. POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Application packets may be obtained by contacting MSS, or the Social Services, Child Support, or HR Department in the county.

MERIT SYSTEM SERVICES
241 Lathrop Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
Website: www.mss.ca.gov
Email: mss@cps.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 263-3614

Note: Your application and any additional material become the property of MSS. Please make a copy for your file.

This job bulletin will not be available online after the application deadline. Please print a copy for your records.