Training Worker III

This is an onsite position located in Quincy, CA. Remote work is not offered for this position.

• $2,500 bonus upon completion of hiring
• $2,500 one year after hire
• $5,000 after second full year of employment

Under limited supervision, the Employment & Training Worker III performs the most complex work and specialized assignments requiring an advanced level of technical knowledge in employability services and, depending on assignment, public assistance programs; may perform lead work and/or training to a unit of workers providing employability services and determining eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance programs; uses an automated system for caseload management;

identifies client needs for social and health services and makes appropriate referrals; and performs related work as required.

Employment & Training Worker III is the advanced journey level in the Employment & Training Worker series. Incumbents are expected to perform complex duties related to interviewing and evaluating the employability of program participants, including assessing employment barriers and developing and monitoring employment plans; perform specialized technical assignments independently; and provide lead work and training for other Employment & Training Workers.

The Employment & Training series differs from the Social Worker series in that incumbents in the Employment & Training Worker classes are not responsible for the provision of social services; differs from the Eligibility Specialist series in that the primary responsibility of an Eligibility Specialist is the determination of financial eligibility for public assistance programs; and differs from the Integrated Case Worker series in that the primary focus of the Employment & Training Worker series is in providing the full scope of employability services to eligible applicants.

Incumbents receive supervision from an Employment & Training Supervisor. An Employment and Training Worker III has no responsibility for supervising others; but may provide lead direction to other Employment & Training Workers.

• Assists in the development and implementation of procedures for employment and training and, depending on assignment, public assistance programs.
• Administers and interprets vocational measurement tests; assesses program participants' employment readiness.
• Identifies employment barriers and develops plan to assist client in overcoming barriers, including making referrals to other professional for assistance.
• Refers clients to other staff members or to community resources for direct and intensive services and specialized counseling as necessary; advocates on clients' behalf for most appropriate services including enabling services.
• Assists applicants and recipients in utilizing available resources.
• Makes home visits in connection with casework assignments.
• Provides community outreach for various agency programs.
• Explains regulations, rules, and policies to clients to apprise them of their rights, responsibilities, and eligibility for participation and explains employment programs to clients and the general public.
• Assesss clients' employment and education history and develops plans for participants to achieve gainful employment and provides career guidance and counseling.
• Conducts interviews with a diverse population of clients to obtain and verify information.
• Conducts orientation workshops and one‑on‑one training for new and returning program participants.
• Presents information on available programs to community organizations, the general public, and employers during job fairs, community partner presentations, and one‑on‑one.
• Regularly contacts and monitors…