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Employment and Training Specialist Page 1 I 2 Jurisdiction: Cortland County Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Adopted: 10/20/05 Amended: 11/10/22; 4/19/23; 8/1/23 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SPECIALIST DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for implementing a variety of programs for a County Employment and Training Department. The incumbent coordinates Employment and Training services for participants enrolled in the Employment and Training program, in accordance with Federal, State and local laws and rules. The work is performed under general supervision of a higher level administrator with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning out the details of the work. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Interviews participants to gather information necessary to assess personal, vocational and occupational interests and makes recommendations regarding referrals, training and other appropriate services; Coordinates activities and services for participants; Performs functions involving case management, such as employment barrier identification, vocational/educational assessment and career planning, provision of support services, employability plan reviews and case file record keeping; Makes referrals to community service agencies on behalf of the participant to assist them with the barriers to obtaining self-sufficiency; Provides training services to participants on employability skills such as interviewing, resume writing and other related activities; Implements and evaluates a variety of special programs offered through the Employment and Training program; Prepares case notes and other written materials as mandated by Federal and State laws and local policies; Performs quality assurance functions to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations and plan new methods and procedures for more efficient program operation; Conducts orientations for new program participants. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations governing Employment and Training programs; Good knowledge of local occupational conditions and trends; Good knowledge of services provided by various educational and vocational programs; Good knowledge of interviewing techniques; Ability to participate in assigned projects and lay-out work for others; Ability to deal effectively with the public; Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; Ability to understand and empathize with the needs and concerns of others; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. ---PAGE BREAK--- Employment and Training Specialist Page 2 I 2 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher; OR Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher and two years of experience in a human services field; OR Possession of high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of experience in a human services field; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of and and SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is required. Failure to maintain a NYS driver’s license including driving privileges throughout employment will result in disciplinary action or dismissal. NOTE: Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.