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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:

At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

The Employment Development Counselor - Bilingual (EDC) is responsible for assessing clients' social needs, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency, and general employability by gathering and analyzing data from interviews, records, standardized test results, outside agencies, labor market information and other sources. They assist clients with all aspects of developing, revising, and participating in plans leading to employment and self-sufficiency.

Other duties include:

• Assist with barrier remediation, referrals to resources, identify and incorporate appropriate activities in plans, provide support around job readiness and job search, and monitor progress.

• Gather and maintain information related to the labor market, community agencies, and employment and training opportunities.

• Perform their work with clients and maintain case records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Use appropriate computer systems to gather information, enter and retrieve data, complete, and process a variety of forms, write narratives, correspondence and reports, and maintain and update client records.

• The EDC may also provide program orientations and workshops to clients.

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:

Our highly qualified candidate is someone with dedication, compassionand experience providing direct case management and vocational counseling in a CalWORKs Welfare to Work, CalFresh Employment & Training, Public Assistance or similar type of program,assisting adults and their families to thrive and achieve employment and self-sufficiency.  They will have familiarity with local labor market conditions, community resources, applicable federal and state regulations, effective approaches to case management, motivational counseling and best practices for group and workshop facilitation.

The ideal candidate is/has:

• Worked successfully with clients to address multiple challenges such as homelessness, limited work skills and history, English language learning, literacy,educational attainment, physical and learning disabilities, mental health, domestic abuse, substance use and cultural difference and adaptation.  

• Welcoming and adept at establishing and maintaining rapport with a diverse client population, possesses excellent judgement, decision-making skills, and the ability to be resourceful in order to generate options and resolve problems that arise.  

• Comfortable using computer databases and applications and approaching their work in an organized, methodical way guided by policy and procedure.

• Knowledge of effective job search techniques (resumes, applications, interviewing, networking, etc.) and the ability to teach these methodologies to customers.  

• Strong initiative, a proven team player, sophisticated communication skills, and a genuine commitment to public service.

Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of employment counseling, interviewing, job placement, and motivational theory.
• Casework methods and techniques with particular emphasis on principles of vocational counseling.
• Academic and vocational education or training programs for a wide variety of jobs.
• Rehabilitation programs and other community resources.
• County, state, and federal regulations governing employment.
• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Labor market conditions.
• Basic principles of public assistance policies and programs.
• Techniques for assisting individuals with multiple barriers to employment.

Ability to

• Effectively assess and communicate with applicants and clients with a variety of barriers to employment.
• Provide effective individual and group employment counseling.
• Recognize and evaluate the qualifications and training needs of applicants and clients.
• Employ motivational techniques to assist clients with (re)entering the labor market.
• Organize and effectively administer individualized employment plans.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, partners, and clients contacted during the performance of duties.
• Work in a standard office environment.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records and case files.
• Foster a supportive environment for program clients.
• Communicate the rules and regulations of the program to the public, service providers, applicants, and clients.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.