Career Development Specialist (Spokane)

VACANCY ANN #: STOI-25-069

TITLE: CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (SPOKANE)

DEPARTMENT: 477 TANF

LOCATION: SPOKANE WA

STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME

SALARY LEVEL: $19.84 - $25.88 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE: JULY 15 2025

CLOSING DATE: JULY 29 2025

SUMMARY:

The Employment & Training department incorporates employment services as a primary strategy that leads clients towards self-sufficiency. The Career Development Specialist will be depended upon to develop positive relationships with local employers and be sufficiently knowledgeable of E&T clientele to be able to match E&T clients with potential employers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop relationships with local employers to establish job creation;
• Develop relationships with local colleges vocational training centers apprenticeship programs to establish education and training strategies;
• Present employment and training related classes or training activities.
• Provide post-employment services to ensure client success and job retention;
• Recommend client recognition and incentives upon employment and other employment related benchmarks;
• Maintain client employment files that include current resume job application contact information;
• Meet one-on-one with clients to assess employability and/or education and training needs;
• Prepare employment and training success plan with client; prepare resume job application and other job readiness activities to prepare client for work;
• Provide small business development support including training class tuition or referrals to available services;
• Approve support services to ensure client employability; approve support services to assure job retention;
• Approve support services to ensure client education and training needs are met; approve support services to assure education and training retention;
• Ensure client files are current and maintained in a uniform manner to meet program reporting requirements;
• Be knowledgeable about hiring practices and general employment laws practices and policies.
• Document client progress through TAS.
• Conduct Job Readiness Workshops and secure additional workshops to offer clients in their preparation to become employed.
• Provide employment and training services to year-around youth program and summer youth employment program.
• Responsible for the planning and development of summer youth employment program activities and schedule.
• Provide supervisory oversight to Lead Crew Boss and assist with personnel issues within the summer youth program.
• Conduct workshops to prepare youth for the world of work.
• Perform other duties or related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Public Assistance laws rules regulations service programs and employment and training programs;
• Knowledge of human resource practices policies and resources;
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices;
• Knowledge of culture and traditions of Native Americans;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to use good judgment in evaluating and making decisions;
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the public and with co-workers;
• Ability to practice tact courtesy and discretion;
• Ability to convey interests and concern to callers requesting information or assistance with problems related to the various programs;
• Ability to perform basic computer applications and internet operations;
• Skill in dealing with people
• Skill in establishing a positive channel of communication among co-workers Tribal staff public and private involved in serving the customers.
• Skill in working with youth and their families for employment and training purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have to (2) years of college in a related field.
• Must have two (2) years of experience with customer service communications sales or other related activity that demonstrates ability to promote employment and training to clients.
• Must have valid drivers license.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.

MUST APPLY ON-LINE:

Contact: Kammi Rosenbaum or Empero Corral

P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit WA 99040

or 458-6576

E-mail:

Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions Considered Safety Sensitive Also Test for Marijuana

All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority