The Job
***THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THE YUCCA VALLEY LOCATION ONLY*** The
Workforce Development Department (WDD) is recruiting for a
Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) to work directly with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program providing participants employment and training services while providing employers outreach and job development services. This position will include Business Se rvices job duties .
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- 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 in order to better serve customers
- Market WIOA services to employers such as job training, posting, advertising, and candidate pre-screening
- Assist in meeting employer hiring demands
- Attend business events to promote participation in the program
For a more detailed description, refer to the Workforce Development Specialist job description.
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill an out-station vacancy. This position will work out of the Transitional Assistance Department offic e located at 56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, California 92284 . Regular travel to Needles and other Mojave desert locations is also required . A county vehicle will be provided when traveling. Candidates must indicate in the supplemental questions willingness to work at this location and travel in order to be considered for this position. We are also accepting applications for Workforce Development Specialist for the San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, and Victorville locations. This requires a separate application.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department (WDD) operates programs under the guidance of the Workforce Development Board, funded by the Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are strategically located in the East Valley, West Valley and High Desert Regions of the County. WDD implements comprehensive strategies to meet the needs of local businesses for a skilled workforce, while creating opportunities for workers to prepare for and enter into well paid careers. To learn more, visit https://workforce.sbcounty.gov/
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance are required and must be maintained throughout employment. A County vehicle will be provided for travel. E mployees may be required to make provisions for transportation.
Work Schedule: Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet
BOTH the Education AND one (1) of the Experience options.
EDUCATION: Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college/university in business or public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field.
Note: A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree (as above) has not been conferred.
--AND-- 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: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Workforce Investment Act (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.
EXPERIENCE OPTION 2: Two (2) years of experience engaged in employment search and/or career counseling in a public or private organization.
EXPERIENCE OPTION 3: One (1) year of (full-time equivalent) experience in a government or non-profit agency, with primary responsibility for outreach to businesses for the purposes of fulfilling workforce needs, e.g., recruitment, training, layoff aversion, or staff reemployment requirements.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree along with three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs, as well as excellent time management and public speaking skills.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in both Spanish and English are encouraged to apply. Employees who are assigned to bilingual positions receive additional compensation. Testing may be required in order to receive bilingual compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
The recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and can close at any time. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require
technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Administrative Services UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
