Community & Workforce Specialist II Las Artes

The Community Resources & Workforce Development department is seeking a Community & Workforce Specialist II for the Las Artes Program. The successful candidate will be an advocate for at-risk youth ages 17-22. This position focuses on assisting these youth to ensure they are equipped to overcome barriers to obtain their GED further their education and successfully obtain employment in the workforce.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized complex functional program or work unit within the Community & Workforce Development Department;

• Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community & Workforce Development clients which may include working with clients via phone email online or in person including collaboration with other agencies and organizations to maximize resources and services;

• Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;

• Matches qualified candidates with resources coaching or support related to employment education or financial assistance;

• Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and/or community partners;

• Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives including mentoring and leading staff and volunteers in specialized program activities;

• Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;

• Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress;

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree from an accredited college university or technical school in management public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in health customer service human services or a closely related field.

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County as a Community and Workforce Specialist I or similar Pima County position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicants suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities records and communication systems.