Job Description Summary

Department - Community Resources & Workforce Development

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5760 - Community & Workforce Specialist II

Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $21.12 - $24.81 Per Hour 

Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.50 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

 

The Community Resources & Workforce Development department is seeking a Community & Workforce Specialist II for the Las Artes Program. The successful candidate will be an advocate for at-risk youth ages 17-22. This position focuses on assisting these youth to ensure they are equipped to overcome barriers to obtain their GED, further their education, and successfully obtain employment in the workforce.

Essential Functions:  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Participates in the day-to-day operational and support activities of a specialized, complex functional program or work unit within the Community & Workforce Development Department;

• Provides direct services urgently and compassionately to Community & Workforce Development clients, which may include working with clients via phone, email, online, or in person, including collaboration with other agencies and organizations to maximize resources and services;

• Assesses the needs of community members and provides guidance on appropriate resources based on individual needs;

• Matches qualified candidates with resources, coaching, or support related to employment, education, or financial assistance;

• Represents the program or work unit at community events and in meetings with County personnel and/or community partners;

• Provides administrative and other support essential to the completion of program or work unit objectives, including mentoring and leading staff and volunteers in specialized program activities;

• Provides input to management in the development of program goals and objectives;

• Manages and maintains accurate records of program participants and their progress;

• Responsible for other duties as assigned in support of the overall goals and functions of both the Community & Workforce Development Department and Pima County.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Associates degree from an accredited college, university or technical school in management, public or business administration or a field related as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of professional experience in health, customer service, human services, or a closely related field.

OR:

One year of experience with Pima County as a Community and Workforce Specialist I or similar Pima County position, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum two (2) years experience researching and referring resources of community service programs and social service agencies.

• Minimum three (3) years experience working with AZJobConnection, Participant Tracking System (PTS), AZ State MainFrame, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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