Development Specialist III (Career Coach) - Indio

The Riverside County Department of Housing & Workforce Solutions (HWS), Workforce Career Services Department, is seeking a Development Specialist lII (Career Coach) who will be assigned in Indio, CA.

This position requires onsite reporting to Indio, CA.

The incumbent will work as a Development Specialist III (Career Coach) for Workforce Development (WFD) programs and act within a lead capacity for assisting clients and Workforce Development staff.

The Development Specialist III will provide case management services to clients by reviewing resumes, providing job leads and labor information and resources.

Additional responsibilities will include, but not limited to, determining eligibility for federal programs and assessing client suitability; conducting qualification interviews for potential applicants; evaluating client documents to determine eligibility for employment programs; processing requests for special grants; provide support services for vocational training; attend job fairs and community events for the purposes of outreach services.

The most competitive candidate s will have experience with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs; eligibility determinations; experience with career counseling; prior experience working with special initiatives within Workforce development.

Meet the Team!

The County of Riverside's Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department is a dedicated group that prioritizes delivering services to the County's most vulnerable populations.

Through helpful interventions that meet our county's housing and workforce related needs, HWS is promoting prosperous neighborhoods and healthy communities.

Can you see yourself here?

jfc:13107100• Represent the department at meetings and conferences with citizens, the media, community organizations, advisory boards, cities, independent districts, the Board of Supervisors, and other County, state and federal agencies.

• Evaluate and recommend changes to procedures and operations to improve program efficiency.

• Analyze proposed and existing federal, state and local legislation to determine impact to programs.

• Respond to inquiries from groups or individuals about specific areas of expertise and resolve complaints when necessary.

• Perform complex research and analytical duties in the development of plans, projections, recommendations, and statistical and narrative reports.

• Prepare and monitor compliance and/or billing reports in relation to area of assignment.

• Assist in monitoring program expenditures; coordinate billings, receipts and reporting requirements; administer and monitor projects or program operations and related budgets; monitor and implement marketing plans and budgets.

• Serve in a lead capacity over other Development Specialist positions and support staff.

• Work on projects and programs closely with Economic Development, Housing, Community Development, and Workforce Development; assist the business community ...