Development Specialist II (Career Coach)

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS), Workforce Development Division, is seeking a Development Specialist II (Career Coach) who will be assigned to the Career Services Team in Riverside.

The incumbent will perform various tasks related to career coaching, including Interviewing applicants for special employment programs to determine eligibility based on income, employment status, education, experience, job interests, and other factors related to program eligibility.

In relation to the employment programs the employee will assess suitability to the programs and identify and refer applicants to the appropriate resources.

They will also be responsible for maintaining client contacts to monitor and assess progress, provide counseling, provide other employment related information such as training programs, organizations and other resources in their community, conduct routine testing and assessment to recommend more training options and develop client employment and training plans, ensure client case files and records are updated and reviewed, compile statistical reports on intake and related activities, and compile and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondents.



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*This position will require driving throughout Riverside County's desert region for various meetings, workshops, and info sessions.

The most competitive candidates will have experienc e and knowledge of local labor markets, social services programs, state regulations regarding eligibility and enrollment process for employment programs.

Incumbents will also have experience maintaining a caseload and performing interviews to determine eligibility for various employment related programs.

Meet the Team!

The Housing and Workforce Solutions Department (HWS) is comprised of 6 Divisions: Community Action Agency, Continuum of Care, Riverside County Housing Authority, Grants & Community Development, Workforce Development, and HWS Administration.

The mission of HWS is to enhance the economic position of the county and its residents, improve the quality of life, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, develop a trained workforce, improve existing communities, offer a variety of housing opportunities, and maintain the environment.

Riverside County Workforce Development (WD) is a Division of the County of Riverside Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS).

The Riverside County Workforce Development Board (WDB)provides oversight for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs in the county.

The WDB acts as a catalyst to provide seamless services among various workforce programs, and provides community leadership around workforce issues.• Collect, organize and analyze program or project data.

• Conduct needs assessment and determine program priorities.

• Identify areas of economic, housing and community development, workforce development, and aviation needs; analyze the effectiveness...