Specialist – Workforce Support Services – Grant Funded

Summary

Under direction is responsible for supporting workforce, economic and community development initiatives; may support other functional components of the division. Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement.

Grant Funded

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert, individually motivated and operating with a sense of urgency and personal accountability 
• Processes referrals from Specialist – Workforce Recruitment and does thorough intake
• Determines which wraparound services individuals need support with and develops individualized service plan
• Assist with enrollment in supported programs and ensure individual is reporting to, and succeeding in, training
• Perform continued needs assessments in case new hurdles crop up for individuals
• Provides relevant content for coordination of TX FAME draft meeting agendas, final agendas, presentations and other materials
• Refer individuals for relevant background and drug testing necessary for training programs
• Contributes to, and follows detailed, annual program plans and KPIs for workforce initiatives
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field; and three (3) years’ experience in economic, community, or workforce development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English
• Skill in research and analysis, developing and maintaining contacts with internal and external stakeholders; skill in preparing reports; skill in organizing and compiling information
• Skill in utilizing Windows Microsoft Suite especially Excel
• Ability to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, other government agencies, outside organizations, and the general public
• Demonstrates technological intuitiveness
• Must have valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
• May be required to work weekends

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are in an office / telework environment
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally move about the office/ telework office
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions of the job in an office / telework environment 
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position
• Flexibility to achieve performance excellence in a telework arrangement
• Maintains County-issued equipment, software, data and supplies

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by Bexar County:

https://www.bexar.org/1368/Employee-Benefits

NOTE: Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for Bexar County Benefits.

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