Training Supervisor

The Position

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions in a variety of locations throughout the County, should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium. The current vacancy is within Employment & Family Assistance Services - CalWORKs Job Services - in Willits.

Under general direction, plans, organizes and supervises work of a unit of employees engaged in the performance of employability evaluation and provision of other employment services to eligible applicants and clients of local social service agencies and who may be responsible for determining eligibility of applicants and recipients for public assistance program; may use an automated system for caseload monitoring activities;

and performs related work as required.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

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

• Plans, assigns, and supervises a unit of employees who provide employment and training services to eligible clients and who may determine eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Selects, trains, directs, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate staff, and addresses performance and personnel problems by presenting constructive plans for resolving performance deficiencies and resolving personnel problems.
• Meets with employees on a group and individual basis to discuss or interpret departmental rules, regulations and policies, and to confer with staff on the difficult eligibility and employment and training issues.
• Reviews cases for accuracy, compliance, and timeliness, and to ensure the quality of client services.
• Collaborates with other supervisors, management, and staff in setting goals, establishing guidelines, and coordinating the activities of professional and technical staff.
• Collaborates with staff and representatives from other divisions, agencies, and the community.
• Provides resources and tools to enhance employee performance and training.
• Represents the department at meetings and conferences.
• Participates in special studies or research projects as assigned.
• Interviews complainants and makes cause determinations for program participants who are not in compliance.
• Receives and prepares written correspondence, reports and other documents related to unit activity and mandated federal and state reports.
• Supervises staff responsible for assuring continuing public assistance benefit eligibility and coordinating the provision of support services for employment program participants.
• Attends supervisory meetings and training as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• One (1) year full-time experience as an Eligibility Supervisor, or Social Worker Supervisor I, or Employment and Training Worker III; or
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Employment and Training Worker II, AND one (1) year of lead experience, AND successful completion of 15 semester or 22 quarter college units in career planning, vocational guidance principles, personality development, occupational testing and measurement, or counseling preparation; or
• Associate degree or equivalent units; AND one (1) year of lead experience AND two (2) years of full-time experience performing vocational guidance, employment counseling or placement services.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the time frames specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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