JOB
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Employment Development Counselor (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, 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.Facilitate weekly workshops, providing clear communication, engaging in active listening, connecting the job readiness material to real-life situations, and monitoring the workshop materials for needed updates.Hybrid Schedule: The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at
[email protected] applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.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.LiveScan: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCandidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
