Senior Employment Services Counselor Behavioral Health

Perform administrative support work such as: responsible for gathering and evaluating data preparing various reports including those required by the county state and/or Department of Rehabilitation.

Provide consultative support to Employment Services Counselors in training.

Evaluates Pathways to Success program needs monitors program processes and outcomes and reports findings and activities to the supervisor.

Interprets State and County guidelines and policies to staff program applicants/participants and the public in order to remain in compliance with current regulations.

Participates in surveys and studies related to Pathways to Success operations.

Establishes linkages with various community resources to promote concepts of hiring participants to employers and the community in order to obtain employment.

Research community resources and provide information and support for PTS customer and staff success.

Audit case files and PTS presentations.

May represent the department at meetings conferences and training programs.

Counsel and work with participants who are having a difficult time finding employment.

Train new and existing staff and report progress to supervisor.

May act as In-Charge Lead in absence of the supervisor.

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with businesses nonprofit organizations and government agencies to expand employment opportunities for Pathways to Success participants.

Initiates contracting process with potential service providers and partner sites for employment placements.

Additional duties may get assigned based on department needs.

Schedule: 9/80 Monday - Friday

Location: Travel between Riverside and Temecula location to perform duties.

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Perform administrative support work such as: gathering and evaluating data and preparing various reports including those required by the County State and/or federal government.

Act as consultants for Employment Services Counselors in training.

Review and make recommendations for Lump Sum Diversions (LSD) considerations; track process and success of Lump Sum Diversions issued and report activity to supervisor.

Interpret State and County guidelines and policies to staff program applicants/participants and the public in order to remain in compliance with current regulations.

Participate in surveys and studies related to Welfare-to-Work Program operations.

Establish linkages with various community resources to promote concepts of hiring participants to employers and the community in order to obtain employment.

Research community resources.

Develop Self Sufficiency through Employment (SSTE) workshop outlines and other tools and materials.

Audit case files and workshop presentations.

May represent the Department at meetings conferences and training programs.

Counsel and work with participants who are having a difficult time finding employment. Individual counseling may include attitude and/or lack of skills.

Train new and existing staff and report progress to supervisor.

May act as Team In-Charge in absence of the supervisor.

OPTION I:

Experience: One year of equivalent experience as an Employment Services Counselor II.

OPTION II:

Experience: Three years of professional experience in vocational educational or motivational counseling employment development training and/or employment agreement negotiation and monitoring or vocational testing and assessment. Experience must have included two years in a California county welfare to work program

OPTION III:

Experience: Two years of experience comparable to an Eligibility supervisor with Riverside County.

Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of counseling vocational guidance and occupational placement; social and psychological problems of unemployment or vocational adjustment faced by disadvantaged persons; wide variety of occupational job duties and requirements; public social service agencies and their services; general labor market trends and economic conditions.

Ability to: Promote concepts of participants to employers and the community in order to obtain employment for SSTE Workshop participants; assess and evaluate the employability of participants in job programs; counsel and motivate participants; mediate and resolve conflicts between job program participants and employers; establish and maintain effective working relationships with disadvantaged participants employers community service agencies members of the public and staff; communicate effectively in written and oral form; maintain case records; motivate and encourage all team members to achieve their individual and team goals. Proficient computer skills preferred.

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

For specific questions regarding this position contact Jesus Colin at or .

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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