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CLASS TITLE: Youth Services Specialist I
Range: 23

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs a variety of specialized duties to identify and connect students to career and academic opportunities and internships through career guidance, vocational assessment, academic counseling, training, education and placement services; provides information to students and County staff; provides assistance for a wide variety of assignments related to the development and implementation of youth services; and performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• General principles, practices, and procedures of career and vocational education training programs including vocational guidance and case management work.
• Training and employment opportunities in the community.
• Basic interviewing and advisement techniques including methods of evaluating occupational skills.
• Labor market trends and characteristics.
• High school course work required for graduation and college admission.
• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students.
• Procedures for implementing outreach and community partnership building strategies and activities.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and policies and procedures relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Research and report preparation techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Methods of collecting, organizing, and ensuring accuracy of data and information.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County Office staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Provide eligible youth with career guidance, vocational assessment, academic counseling, training, education, and placement services to enhance school and career awareness and transition.
• Assist students with developing vocational and job searching skills.
• Identify, evaluate, and refer students to potential employers according to student interest, needs, and abilities.
• Determine appropriate vocational goals and placements.
• Serve as a liaison and resource for students, parents, County Office administrators and staff, and community partners.
• Build and maintain effective collaborations with community partners.
• Collect, organize, and ensure the accuracy of data and information.
• Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports related to assigned activities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively represent the County Office in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, education, psychology, or a related field and two (2) years of experience working with individuals in a vocational or instructional environment.

To apply use the link below:

https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1683282

All applications will be reviewed on www.edjoin.org ONLY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,325.00 - $6,468.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
The Contra Costa County Office of Education requires that new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is contingent upon presenting proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

Work Location: One location

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