Employment Services Counselor III

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System Behavioral Health is a leading provider of mental health and substance use services in Riverside County. With a dedicated team of professionals including psychiatrists clinicians peer specialists and paraprofessionals RUHS-BH serves over 45000 individuals annually.

We are committed to delivering culturally competent evidence-based care across all ages. Our programs including Mental Health Services Substance Use Services and the Public Guardians Office address the diverse needs of our community.

At RUHS Behavioral Health youll join a compassionate innovative team where your skills make a real difference. We offer opportunities for growth collaboration and meaningful impact.

If youre passionate about advancing your career while improving mental health in Riverside County RUHS Behavioral Health is the place for you!

For more information please visit OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Solicit and develop sources of employment for participants; explain program benefits and requirements to potential employers and community organizations.

Initiate cold calls to potential employers; attend job fairs and other functions to solicit jobs; promote participation in various employment programs.

Interview screen and counsel participants regarding employment barriers; advise participants regarding alternate training and employment opportunities.

Evaluate participants interests education and experience to determine possible program placements; develop plans to further participants entry into the labor market.

Arrange supportive services and refer participants to appropriate training and employment services; monitor and evaluate participants progress and attendance.

Counsel participants in interviewing skills techniques and etiquette for employment interviews; follow up on participants after placement in jobs to assist with work related problems.

Administer and determine suitability for Lump Sum Diversions.

Facilitate Self Sufficiency Through Employment (SSTE) Workshops.

Conduct home calls to promote participation in employment programs; assist in overcoming barriers and provide job leads.

Employment Services Counselor I
Hourly Salary Range: $27.53 - $36.58

OPTION I
Experience:One year of experience comparable to an Employment Services Technician with Riverside County.

OPTION II
Experience:Two years of experience comparable to an Eligibility Technician III with Riverside County.

OPTION III
Education: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units of course work from an accredited college or university in social/behavioral sciences education public/business administration or a closely related field. One year of interviewing experience which included the placement and/or monitoring of clients in employment and/or training programs may be substituted for 15 semester or 24 quarter units of the required education.

OPTION IV
Experience: Two years of professional level experience in the personnel field which included exposure to a wide variety of occupational areas utilizing job placement and skills assessment.

----

Employment Services CounselorII
Hourly Salary Range: $31.61 - $40.02

OPTION I
Experience:One year of as an Employment Services Counselor I with Riverside County.

OPTION II
Experience:Two 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 one year in a California county welfare to work program.

OPTION III
Experience: One year of experience comparable to an Eligibility supervisor with Riverside County.

ALL OPTIONS
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 hiring welfare recipients 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. Proficient computer skills preferred.

Other Requirements

Assessment: Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.

County of Riverside Human Resources Contact:

For more information regarding this position please contact the recruiter Jammie Smith at or .Please allow one-to-two business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. 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 preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 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: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.

Proof 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.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.