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EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST II
County of Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST II

County of Santa Cruz -
Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

7 hours ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Work from home
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Record keeping
Computer operation
Monitoring employment counseling client progress
Teaching workforce readiness
Interviewing clients
Job placement assistance
Employment support plan implementation
Employment counseling
Care planning in social services
Schedule management
Client referral services
Workforce development advising (career advising)
Client management
Data entry
Job search strategy workshop facilitation
Specialization in career development instruction
Working with families
Interviewing
Individual case management in social services
Progress documentation
Employment coaching client intake
Training
Career assessment facilitation

Full Job Description

County of S a nta Cruz

INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
SPECIALIST II

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply

Supplemental Questionnaire Required
Open and Promotional
Job # 26-SH1-01

Salary: $6,325 – 8,004 / Month
**September 2026 - 3.5 % increase to base pay

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2026

County Equity Statement

Equity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every
status, providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.

Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an
environment where everyone can thrive and belong.

THE JOB: Under general supervision, the Employment & Training Specialist II (ETS) helps families in the
CalWORKs Employment Services program achieve greater self-sufficiency through employment, education,
and training opportunities. The ETS works closely with participants to assess their strengths, identify barriers,
and develop individualized plans that support their goals. They provide ongoing case management,
coaching, and encouragement to help participants successfully engage in program activities. ETS staff
connect participants to supportive services, community resources, education, training programs, and
employment opportunities that promote long-term success. They ensure compliance with program
requirements while focusing on engagement and removing barriers to participation; complete required
paperwork and documentation; and perform other work as required. The list established will be used to fill
the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, upon
successful completion of probation.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge
and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience in career, vocational or employment counseling. A Masters Degree in Vocational
Rehabilitation, Counseling, Industrial Psychology or a closely related field may be substituted for six months
of the required experience.

Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Apply online at: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Special Requirements: License Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License, or the
ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. Background
Investigation: Some positions may require fingerprinting. Other Special Requirements: Some positions may
require the use of a personal vehicle; some positions may require working weekends and/or after hours.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques; fundamental principles of
human behavior; record keeping methods; effective case management techniques; community resources
and programs to assist clients; group dynamics; career, vocational and employment counseling techniques;
employment and training programs and related community resources; hiring trends and practices of private
and public sector employers; common occupational titles, the usual minimum qualifications, training and/or
experience required in order to secure employment in those occupations; resources available for military
veterans may be required for some positions; and available community programs/services to assist clients
in overcoming employment barriers and becoming job ready. Some knowledge of career planning practices
and techniques; and employment counseling tools including interest and vocational assessments.

Ability to: Interview persons from various backgrounds, to obtain information concerning their employment
skills, work readiness needs and occupational goals; identify and assess needs and barriers to employment
and develop meaningful employment plans that meet requirements and identify supportive services needs;
implement client employment plans through referral to appropriate programs and services; conduct follow-
up with clients, service providers and employers to monitor attendance, evaluate progress and take
necessary case actions; prepare reports, forms, plans and agreements; interpret, explain and apply complex
Federal and State regulations; maintain a large caseload of participants; establish and maintain cooperative
working relationships with others; plan and schedule work effectively; effectively utilize community and
agency partners; input, access and analyze data using a computer according to procedures and within
mandated timeframes; design and conduct individual and/or group activities to improve job readiness of
clients; work with employers to develop employment opportunities; and determine and authorize necessary
supportive services for clients.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you
have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job
announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete
in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training
and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all
components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there
are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the
announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based
upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is
necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to
remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and
supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa
Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the
final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted
online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that
requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new
employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or
sick leave.
HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County
contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA
Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average
compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability
Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have
their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover
qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

Note: Provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

County of Santa Cruz
www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

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