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Human Service Worker Iii

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Annandale Va 22003, Virginia
Salary
$54,219.36 - $90,365.81 Annually
Closing date
Nov 2, 2019

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

This ad may be used to fill multiple positions. Seeking a reliable, well-organized individual with a dynamic professional attitude to serve as an active member of the Employment and Training team. The successful applicant must be an active listener, adaptable, and able to handle dueling priorities with a focus on efficiency and customer service. The position will require a flexible professional, ready and willing to take on different roles and tasks depending on office and program needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Determining eligibility for specialized programs, recruiting and pre-screening eligible participants, and coordinating referred services with partner programs.
  • Providing ongoing, intensive case management and follow-up services.
  • Providing job development services for various employment and training programs.
  • Developing community partnerships and addressing barriers to employment through education and training services.
  • Assessing occupational skills and support service needs and effectively communicating with customers and staff.
  • Developing and delivering job readiness training curriculum and career competency workshops and providing support to the local One-Stop Employment Centers, to include the Virginia Career Works Centers.
  • Participation in job fairs and related activities requires some evening and/or weekend work.
  • Some local travel is required.

Note: Location varies depending on the needs of the department at One-Stop Employment Centers throughout Northern Virginia in the counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree plus two years of human services or related professional work experience.

Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement .

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Virginia Workforce Development Professional Certification (Required within 12 months of appointment).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Some positions may require a driver's license or ability to efficiently access other means of transportation in order to work with clients and community service providers outside the office.
  • Some positions may require oral and written bilingual competency in English and a target or preferred second language.
  • The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, performance measures, and quality standards governing federal workforce programs, to include the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and the ability to apply them correctly.
  • Knowledge of social, economic, health, and cultural factors that can serve as barriers to employment.
  • Knowledge of labor market conditions and job development techniques.
  • Clear and concise oral and written communications skills.
  • Knowledge and experience with process improvement strategies, data management and the Virginia Workforce Connection.
  • Certified Virginia Workforce Development Professional (VWDP) or National Workforce Development Professional (NWDP).
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, Vietnamese, and/or Korean.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to use automated technology. Ability to travel throughout the area. Sufficiently mobile to work with clients and employers. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US
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