Supervising Employment & Training Counselor - Promotional

Position Information

THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Human Services Department (HSD) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Supervising Employment & Training Counselor position, which will be assigned to SonomaWORKS. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary HSD employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position.

Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Typical Duties May Include

Supervising Employment and Training Counselors plan, organize, train, coordinate, and support the activities of a unit of Employment and Training Counselors and support staff who are responsible for providing vocational assessment, case management, counseling, and other employment and training services to clients.

• Acting as liaison with partner agencies to ensure continuity of services
• Training staff on policies, procedures, and best practices
• Developing, revising, and monitoring program policies and procedures
• Participating in employee selection, performance evaluation, progressive discipline, and workflow assessment
• Overseeing unit operations for case management of SonomaWORKS Welfare to Work and Family-Stabilization services

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Experience and knowledge of safety-net services, programs, and resources within government and community outlets
• Expertise in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of SonomaWORKS and/or Job Link programs, including state mandates
• Experience collaborating with program partners and other agencies
• Insight into program clientele and an understanding of motivation methodologies
• Supervisory or lead worker experience in a social services environment, with the ability to train, coach, monitor, and mentor staff

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of coursework, training, and/or work experience that clearly demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units at an accredited college including at least 18 semester or 24 quarter units in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other related fields, and one year as Employment and Training Program Coordinator or three years as an Employment and Training Counselor II, coupled with some coursework or training in supervision, will provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in administration, management or the behavioral sciences such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling or related field is highly desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: basic principles of sociology, psychology, group and family dynamics, and related subjects; Federal, State and County employment and training programs, goals, regulations, policies and procedures; career, vocational and employment counseling theories and techniques; administration and interpretation of standardized vocational, aptitude and interest surveys and tests; principles and practices of organizing and managing a caseload; principles and methods of effective interviewing, job search, and goal setting; current economic conditions in the local community and regional area including current employment and labor practices and employment trends; socioeconomic problems, cultural difference, language and other barriers to employment associated with various ethnic or disadvantaged segments of the community; problem solving and motivational techniques to assist clients in analyzing their strengths and problems and to working toward mutually agreed upon goals; factors which support individual and family self-sufficiency, especially as related to employment and training; public and private community agencies and resources available to meet client needs; the principles and practices of group facilitation, of supervision, and training.

Ability to: plan, assign and supervise the work of others; evaluate the quantity and quality of individual and unit performance; motivate and train staff in accomplishing program and agency goals; communicate, both orally and in writing, and interact effectively with personnel at various levels within public and private sectors and the general public; define problems, analyze data and situations and select appropriate alternatives for problem resolution; provide consultation to staff both within and outside the agency; review cases, documents, statistics and reports to assist staff in resolving problems, errors, and ensure program compliance; represent the needs of staff to management; prepare and maintain statistics, correspondence and reports; maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, clients, community groups, private and public agency employees and the general public; act ethically and control favoritism .

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The Selection Procedure Will Consist Of The Following Examination
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
Additional Information
A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
How To Apply
Applications are accepted online at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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