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To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. JobWorks, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Candidate serves as Employment and Training Advisor for the Out of School Youth and Adult Program.

DUTIES:

Informs Out of School Youth and Adults of resources and services available to them, including training, education, job search, and employment opportunities. Maintains current knowledge on occupational, educational, and economic information to assist individuals in deriving vocational and educational objectives. Maintains knowledge of other community agencies and programs and training offered.

Oversees and maintains youth and adult program, including preparing marketing materials, marketing program to schools, conducting interviews, attending meetings, conducting needs assessment, educating on job search information, and providing follow-up services.

Provides a variety of services for clientele regarding education, employment, supportive services, including referrals, counseling sessions, and follow-up sessions. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and agency rules and regulations. Ensures agency and individual performance standards are met and/or exceeded.

Conducts initial needs assessment with clients to identify skills, aptitude, interests, and supportive service needs. Prepares various forms of testing/assessment for clients, including selecting appropriate testing/assessment tools, proctoring tests, and interpreting results for each client. Develops Individual Employment Plan for each client, establishing clients career goals, program services, training, and activities. Makes modifications as needed.

Collects, organizes, and analyzes information obtained through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources. Maintains proper documentation of clients information, activities, and case notes entered into data information system, ensuring compliance and performance. Provides follow-up services to evaluate clients progress and program effectiveness, and inquires about clients employment longevity after placement in a position.

Assists clients with writing and revision of job search paperwork, including employment applications, cover letters, resumes, reference letters, and thank you letters. Conducts practice interviews and provides networking tips. Secures positions of employment within the county for clients of employment opportunities.

Oversees and maintains youths grade reports and recommends tutoring as needed.

Maintains strong and positive presence in community in order to promote recruitment and employment of youths.

Assists other Employment Specialists with their programs as assigned.

Testifies in court on behalf of youths, providing transportation as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associate Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Human Resources, Psychology, or related field and/or equivalent combination of training and experience. Baccalaureate Degree preferred.

Ability to meet all hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Knowledge of skills and aptitude tests, ability to interpret and analyze test results.

Knowledge of and ability to provide training to clientele on resume preparation, proper interviewing skills/conduct, and networking skills.

Working knowledge of standard office procedures, and ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.

Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to conduct public presentations and prepare etailed written reports as required.

Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including computer, printer, calculator, shredder, and telephone.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other JobWorks departments, various community organizations, social service agencies, educational institutions, various employers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.

Ability to provide a variety of services for clientele regarding education, employment, and life-support, including referrals, counseling sessions, and follow-up sessions.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and work with others in a team environment.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, often under time pressure.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences between data, people, or things.

Ability to compile, analyze and evaluate data, make determinations, and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to testify in legal proceedings or court.

Ability to file, post, mail materials, and maintain accurate and organized records.

Ability to occasionally work extended hours, weekends, and travels out of town, but typically not overnight.

Possession of valid drivers license and demonstrated safe driving record.

Bi-lingual Skills: Highly desired, preferably Spanish.

II.DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Candidate performs a broad array of duties that are not directly related to one another. Analysis and independent judgment is needed in selecting the appropriate guidelines, instructions or rules to apply to specific tasks.

III.RESPONSIBILITY:

Candidate uses standard departmental practices, policies, and procedures to apply to specific situations and tasks. Unusual situations or problems with irate clients are discussed with supervisor. Frequently, decisions are made which are restricted only by organization-wide policies. Work product is subject to supervisory review upon completion and is assessed according to attainment of desired results, soundness of judgment, and general conformity with departmental standards and policies.

IV.PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Candidate maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, other community organizations, social service agencies, educational institutions, various employers, and the public, for purposes of exchanging/information and rendering service and instruction.

Candidate reports directly to Regional Director.

V.PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Candidate performs duties in a standard office environment, involving lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, keyboarding, close and far vision, color perception, handling/grasping objects, fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, and speaking clearly. Candidate occasionally works extended hours, weekends, and travels out of town, but not typically overnight.