Devlopment Associate

Overview

Employment Development Associate (Administrative)

DEADLINE: 2/7/2026

Proteus is the premier provider of training, education, and community services within the agriculturally rich Central San Joaquin Valley. Since its inception in 1967, Proteus has been in a continuous state of evolution, adding and expanding services as the changing needs of the workforce emerge. Our "Mission" is to provide education, workplace training, job placement, and other support services to farm-working families and diverse program participants to empower them to achieve self-sufficiency.

Proteus, Inc. is proud to offer our eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• A 37.5-hour workweek
• 13 paid holidays
• Self-care and bereavement leave
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary insurance options
• A 403(b) and Roth retirement plan
• Flexible spending account options
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A generous $1,500 tuition assistance program

Additionally, Proteus, Inc. is proud to be a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-certified employer.

Performs programmatic duties to include program orientation, eligibility determination, outreach and referral, and assist ESR/Case Manager with assessment, development of OJT/WEX contracts and follow up services.

• Completes application for services form and determines eligibility for various programs.
• Assists with testing, assessment and evaluation of customers, as well as facilitating internal processes as necessary.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of training documents (OJT, WEX contracts, etc.) to training sites.
• Assists with contacting training site, partner, and other agency personnel to ensure promptness of paperwork.
• Reviews accuracy of training documents submitted by training sites.
• Assists with the training evaluation process and reimbursement process.
• Assists with retention services including monitoring at job sites, post-placement and post-exit follow-up.
• Ensure that all necessary POSSE or other required MIS data entry is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

High school graduate or equivalent; and associate's degree in a related field or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or two years of directly related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Moderate computer skills required for data entry, Word, Excel, and other software programs, as required for the position.

Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees, or organizations.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Access to transportation, a California driver s license, and the minimum vehicle insurance needed by law.

Will require weekly travel to local Proteus offices or events at 10% of the weekly schedule and other assigned divisional areas. Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Employees are regularly required to stand and use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; sit, kneel, stoop, climb, or balance. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Travel to other locations and outside training. Ability to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and ability to maneuver a dolly.

Indoor work environment. Working conditions include attendance vel to other locations and outside training.

Employment at Proteus is s means that an employee is free to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice. This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by a written employment agreement signed by the…