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We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, April 15, 2024.

INFORMATION SESSION:

Would you like to learn more about this opportunity, working for the CFCC team and this position in more detail, our commitment to customer service & the community, and being part of Clackamas County?

Please consider joining the upcoming virtual information session to learn more about this great opportunity.

Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 12:00 to 12:45pm

INFORMATIONAL SESSION: Workforce Specialist Children, Family & Community Connections

Hourly Pay Range: $27.572979 - $34.743549

• Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
• The classification for this position is Job Development Specialist, with the working title as Workforce Specialist.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Benefits

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Clackamas County is looking for an experienced, highly motivated individual to join the Workforce team within Children, Family & Community Connections (CFCC) Division.

The Workforce Specialist (classified as a Job Development Specialist) will assist residents with their self-sufficiency goals which may include GED completion, vocational training, life skills, wrap-around services, career planning, college, job readiness and direct job placement. You will work directly with program participants (clients) meeting them at CFCC’s onsite Employment Lab, supported housing sites and other locations within Clackamas County dependent upon participant needs and program requirements.

The Workforce Specialist works with program participants to develop highly customized and client centered employment and training plans. Workforce Specialists possess the ability to work closely with program participants, funders and community partners. They create relationships with education partners and area employers to provide enhanced opportunities for program participants. Workforce Specialists are responsible for documenting participant engagement and progress in meeting goals and to adhere to program compliance guidelines.

Successful candidates will have experience working in structured, formalized employment programs and be detail-oriented; computer savvy and efficient in the use of technology, collaborative, able to effectively navigate resources and services, attentive to participant needs and have experience in working with individuals experiencing highly stressful life events such as long-term unemployment, homelessness, incarceration, domestic violence, substance use disorder, mental and physical health conditions. Candidates must be able to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with and advocating for individuals with barriers to education and employment. Candidates must demonstrate understanding and respect for, the diverse populations we serve; have the ability to instill hope in others; have completed some personal reflection and growth in their own equity journey; foster an open and productive work environment; and have previous successful experience as a job developer with the ability to initiate partnerships with the business community on the behalf of the program participants we serve. You will be expected to participate in and support increased diversity and equity within our team, division, department and county.

The goal of Workforce Specialists is to assist program participants in obtaining successful, long-term career path employment.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in vocational, career and/or employment counseling or related case management experience.
• Experience working with businesses, employers and/or community organizations to find and develop employment opportunities for clients.
• Experience documenting client interactions, case plans, progress and challenges on a regular (daily) basis.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office products and utilizing databases for eligibility, case noting and data collection purposes.
• Experience with local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to employment and training programs and/or social service programs.
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving may be necessary for County business. For position(s) with occasional/incidental driving, incumbents must possess a valid driver's license. Accommodation requests for an acceptable alternative method of transportation will be reviewed on an individual basis in compliance with State and Federal legislation. For position(s) with regular driving, incumbent(s) must also possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Experience developing customized employment and career plans
• Experience in job development and proven track record in building a network of employers and business contacts.
• Experience delivering services utilizing the principles of Trauma Informed Care.

• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

• Researches and identifies placement and training opportunities in specific labor areas and industries; initiates contact with local employers and professional groups to develop employment and training opportunities; develops and delivers presentations to explain program goals and services; assists program managers and coordinators in the development of programs and presentations to enhance marketing and delivery of programs; establishes and maintains employer referral networks for possible recruitment into assigned Clackamas County programs; coordinates with partner agencies to identify potential employers, coordinate employer outreach and marketing and placement referrals.
• Negotiates terms of work experience and on-the-job training agreements with employers and refers appropriate participants; provides comprehensive incentive information to employers to effectively market programs for client training and employment opportunities; conducts program orientations for employers; ensures employers comply with federal regulations and maintain accurate payroll records; monitors and evaluates employers’ satisfaction and participant success; conducts on-site visits; assists employers with program documentation requirements.
• Advises individual businesses regarding employer incentive programs, processing and other customized services; assists employers with defining jobs and writing job descriptions; serves as a subject matter expert for employers concerning Clackamas County program opportunities that align with the needs of the business.
• Coordinates with: Employment and Training Specialists in matching individualized service and training plans with the appropriate training or employment opportunity for the client and the participating employer and/or Behavior Health treatment team and families in providing individualized job development and support.
• Oversees program compliance and fidelity; regularly measures program satisfaction with employers, agencies and funding sources; makes adjustments as necessary; prepares written reports, maintains statistics and evaluative information used to formulate reports.

Ability to: develop customized resumes and assist with completion of online job applications, including documenting relevant experience for pay equity evaluation by the employer; establish and maintain relationships and build rapport with individuals experiencing mental health, addiction, incarceration, housing insecurity, abuse, job loss and other stressful life events; develop customized resumes and assist with completion of online job applications, including documenting relevant experience for pay equity evaluation by the employer; develop customized resumes and assist with completion of online job applications, including documenting relevant experience for pay equity evaluation by the employer; and ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Working knowledge of: Local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to employment and training programs and social service programs; principles and practices of vocational, career and employment counseling; subsidized and unsubsidized employment and training programs; employment/training contract marketing, preparation and administration; local social service agencies, vocational education organizations and employer groups; needs and problems affecting disadvantaged groups; recordkeeping techniques that are appropriate to the funding source; and local labor market demographics and trends

Skill to:

Research training and employment opportunities within the labor market area; negotiate employment/training contracts on behalf of the agency; assist in the development and presentation of job marketing programs; develop employment networks with local agencies and employers; establish solid business relationships with local area employers; interview applicants and assess problems and needs; interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and program standards; partner with Employment and Training Specialists to match participant skills, goals and interests to employers’ needs or training program; prepare and deliver presentations to employers regarding program opportunities; prepare and maintain accurate and concise records using computer word processing, spreadsheet and database software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare written reports; maintain statistical and evaluative information used to formulate reports; and establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships and communications with County staff, internal and external customers, community partners and funding source agencies.

This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). The daily work hours are 7:30am to 6:30pm.

This position is eligible for limited hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Although eligible for hybrid work, this position will be primarily on-site. This position will have the opportunity for limited remote work after 6 months of successfully completing onboarding and training.

E.D. Barnett, Recruiter
EBarnettHerro@clackamas.us