Employment and Training Counselor I - Regular & Bilingual (English/Spanish)
County Of Sonoma
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Social Service
Posted on August 16, 2019
Help members of our community reach their career goals
Become an Employment and Training Counselor I
Multiple positions, including bilingual, are available
Starting salary up to $30.96/hour plus a cash allowance of $600/month*
And an additional $1.15 cents per hour on top of the hourly pay for bilingual positions**
Become an Employment and Training Counselor I
Multiple positions, including bilingual, are available
Starting salary up to $30.96/hour plus a cash allowance of $600/month*
And an additional $1.15 cents per hour on top of the hourly pay for bilingual positions**
Working in the Human Services Department (HSD), Employment and Training Counselor I's (ETCs) are responsible for assessing clients' employability and developing mutually agreed upon employment and training plans. These positions help clients achieve their employment goals and reach self-sufficiency by providing counseling, vocational assessment, case management, motivation, and referrals to supportive services and community groups. ETCs also develop and present orientations and seminars for clients, administer tests and interpret their results, and facilitate group meetings. Some ETCs work closely with employers, to develop employment opportunities and trainings for job seeking customers.
ETCs possess a working knowledge of employment and training programs, job search fundamentals, employment and program eligibility laws and regulations, motivational techniques, assessment skills, case management practices, current knowledge of employment and economic trends, experience working with culturally and economically diverse groups, as well as clients facing social, health, or economic challenges.
Ideal candidates will have:
ETCs possess a working knowledge of employment and training programs, job search fundamentals, employment and program eligibility laws and regulations, motivational techniques, assessment skills, case management practices, current knowledge of employment and economic trends, experience working with culturally and economically diverse groups, as well as clients facing social, health, or economic challenges.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Experience providing counseling or social work services
- Expertise in case management practices
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Tentative Written Examination Date:
Wednesday, September 18, 2109
The Benefits of County Employment
When you join HSD, you become part of a strong work family that makes a difference in lives of our community. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the ability to be a part of a rewarding work environment. You can also look forward to excellent benefits,* including:
- An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit Allowance of $500
- An additional bilingual premium pay** of $1.15 cents per hour
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County paid premium contribution to several health plan options
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment
- Retirement fully integrated with Social Security
- Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range