County of San Mateo · 5 hours ago
Job Development Specialist II - Limited Term
San Mateo County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$97K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expThe County of San Mateo is seeking a Job Development Specialist II for its Human Services Agency. The role involves promoting employment opportunities, conducting workshops, and providing support to individuals facing employment barriers.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Promoting and developing employment and on-the-job training opportunities
Creating and providing employment workshops
Providing leadership, coordination, and support for Federal and State funded programs
Providing information about services available at the Resource Centers
Participating in outreach and recruitment activities by attending job fairs and developing brochures
Maintaining positive and supportive relationships with employers and expanding existing employer base by connecting with local businesses
Providing employment support to individuals with employment barriers, including those with mental health diagnosis, developmental disabilities, medical barriers, and criminogenic history
Updating appropriate websites and social media networks
Attending offsite meetings
Develop and conduct employment support workshops
Provide job information through individual client appointments
Identify and establish working relationships with area employers with vacancies and/or high turnover rates in order to market the County's workforce programs and clients
Develop and update job listings
Develop and present employment-related workshops
Explain the advantages to employers for participating in the County's program services and follow up on their participation
Identify and secure job openings which match the training and vocational goals of clients
Place clients in employment opportunities by matching their skills sets with job requirements
Participate in outreach and recruitment activities by attending job fairs and other marketing opportunities; provide information as opportunities arise
Discuss job goals and work history with clients and continually assess their job readiness; advise clients of any vocational issues and barriers to employment
Provide a variety of support services to clients individually and in groups such as assisting them in developing resumes, and instructing them in employment application processes, job search strategies and interviewing skills
Provide employment seminars in jails or other in-custody settings to support re-entry into the community
Serve in a consultative role to clients, case managers and others in addressing and resolving problems
Provide relevant marketing and public relations services for assigned programs and represent the County on various boards and committees
Develop and coordinate various job development resources and tools such as a job bank and provide work direction to support staff in such activities
Advise clients regarding on-the-job interpersonal skills and appropriate work and employment communication skills
Monitor and record client progress; write a variety of documents including case notes, letters and reports and complete a variety of forms
Monitor employed clients' progress to foster and track clients' retention
Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, employers, other agencies and community organizations and maintain contact with employers to address problems, complaints and issues regarding placed clients
Operate a motor vehicle to visit various locations to contact employers, attend job fairs and provide other related services such as client transportation for work interviews and to job fairs
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and/or work experience in workforce development and grant funded employment training and placement initiatives
Experience working with people with diverse populations including people with mental health disabilities, people in alcohol and drug recovery programs, incarcerated/formerly incarcerated individuals and others with disabilities and/or barriers to employment
Experience collaborating/conferring with treatment providers, including case managers and Department of Rehabilitation staff
Experience advocating for clients and partnering with employers
Possess the ability to work productively with individuals that have employment barriers
Related professional experience providing a variety of employment services
Knowledge of practices and techniques in career assessment, advising, mentoring, interviewing, problem solving and analysis of labor market intelligence
Familiarity with community resources and referral services, local labor market trends and educational/employment training schools and programs
Strong skills in the use of software programs such as MS Word, MS Excel and Publisher
Principles, practices and techniques of job development and client placement
Local labor market trends and the employment opportunities in business, industry and government
Basic principles and practices of marketing and public relations as they relate to job development
Basic task analysis techniques for job coaching
Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and County and program policies and guidelines
Computer applications related to the work
Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment
Effectively market and represent a program, its clients, and services to employers
Secure job openings and appropriately match clients to jobs
Advise clients regarding employment and related issues and refer clients to other resources for non-employment-related issues
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, employers, County staff and others
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Explain to clients and employers and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Exercise sound independent judgment within established policies and guidelines
Establish and maintain accurate records and files and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials
Bachelor's degree in public administration, marketing, human resources, social sciences or a related field
Two years of professional experience providing a variety of job development, job placement and support services for job seekers, including first time entrants, unemployed and dislocated workers
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.4MKey Investors
California State Coastal Conservancy
2023-06-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Ulysses Ron Vinson Jr.
Director and Co-founder, SMC Labs
Gina Wilson
Chief Financial Officer, County Health
Recent News
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