Training Worker III

Position Information

This is not a "remote work" or "teleworking" position. This position is located in Modoc County, CA.

Job Location:

Alturas, CA. Attendance:
In-person only (no teleworking or remote work). Interviews:
Conducted in person. 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. Supervision exercised and received:
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. Salary information:
New Modoc County employees generally start at the beginning of the salary range. The salary range includes 10 steps (A–J), with employees typically starting at Step A and moving to Step B upon completion of a successful one-year probationary period. Each year thereafter, with successful performance, employees move to the next step through Step

F. Steps G through J occur every five years. Each step represents a 5% increase. Posted salary range reflects Steps A-F.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Assesses 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 participants' progress in meeting established goals and compliance with program requirements.
• Within mandated time frames, documents evidence of individual clients' non-compliance with program rules and regulations, and when appropriate, follows procedures for recommending imposition of sanctions for cause.
• Monitors training and work site arrangements.
• Serves as the Department's hearing representative when program participants dispute determinations concerning eligibility for program participation.
• Assists in the gathering of labor market information and shares this information with program participants.
• Develops and maintains client employment and training opportunities by maintaining positive…