Community & Workforce Specialist II

This job was posted by : For more information, please see : Job Description SummaryDepartment - Community Resources and Workforce DevelopmentJob DescriptionJob Type : ClassifiedSalary Grade : 6\ \ Pay Range\ Hiring Range : \$20.10 - \$23.62 Per Hour \ Full Range : \$20.10 - \$27.14 Per Hour \ \ Salary offers are based on the candidate\'s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.The Community and Workforce Specialist II position is housed at the Pima County One Stop, Kino Service Center at 2797 E. Ajo Way and is an 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm (Monday through Friday) position. The successful candidate will assist in workforce development for job seekers. Duties may include providing assistance with job training, support services, guidance, and job placement, as well as assisting with employment retention for program participants.\ \ This position performs specialized support activities for a designated program or work unit within the Community and Workforce Development Department. Our focus is to compassionately and urgently providing direct support to specialized, complex programming aimed at serving individuals in need. The successful candidate will participate in the specialized support activities of a single, complex functional program or work unit, differentiating this role from the Community and Workforce Coordinator, which involves coordinating a variety of activities. This position is also distinguished from the Community and Workforce Specialist I position by the complexity and specialization of the programming involved.Essential Functions : As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized, complex functional program or work unit within the Community & Workforce Development Department;Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community & Workforce Development clients, which may include working with clients via phone, email, online, or in person, including collaboration with other agencies and organizations to maximize resources and services;Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;Matches qualified candidates with resources, coaching, or support related to employment, education, or financial assistance;Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and / or community partners;Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives, including mentoring and leading staff and volunteers in specialized program activities;Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress;Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.\ Minimum Qualifications : Associates degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in management, public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experie nce in health, customer service, human services, or a closely related field.\ OR : \ One year of experience with Pima County as a Community and Workforce Specialist I or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.\ (Relevant experience and / or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the \"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write \"see resume\" on your application.Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.) : Minimum one

Salary : $20 - $27