Employment and Training Consultant

Salary: $49,977.00 - $79,963.00 Annually Location : Frederick County Workforce Services - Frederick, MD Job Type: Full-time Regular Job Number: FY Department: Workforce Services Opening Date: 10/29/2024 Closing Date: 11/6/2024 4:00 PM Eastern JOB INFORMATION THIS POSITION IS BEING RECRUITED AS A DEPARTMENTAL WIDE OPPORTUNITY. ONLY CURRENT REGULAR AND PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES OF FREDERICK COUNTY WORKFORCE SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR ELIGIBILITY OR HOW THIS EMPLOYMENT CHANGE MAY AFFECT YOUR COMPENSATION, PLEASE CONTACT Join a team of dedicated and community oriented professionals who are working to grow and develop Frederick County's workforce! As a proud partner in the American Job Center network, Frederick County Workforce Services (FCWS) links businesses in need of qualified employees with individuals seeking employment opportunities. We provide comprehensive career management services for job seekers and utilize innovative strategies to help businesses identify and achieve recruitment, retention, and training goals. Our mission is to be the leader in workforce development for Frederick County and contribute to the economic prosperity of the community. Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits; grant-funded This professional position is responsible for delivery of tailored employment and career training services to youth and young adults facing barriers to employment with Frederick County Workforce Services. The position is responsible for providing personalized case management to youth and young adults, helping them identify career pathways and access employment opportunities. Responsibilities include achieving service delivery and grant enrollment goals, case management, tracking and measuring employment and training outcomes to ensure that services are effectively meeting the needs of youth and young adult job seekers. Supervision is received from the Manager of Youth Workforce Programs. NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy. Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today. TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee. 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan Vesting after 5 years of service Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc. Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan. Coming soon-early 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Meet with job seekers to assess career goals, employment readiness, potential barriers to employment, and training needs Deliver training and employment services, ensuring quality and adherence to internal policies and state and federal regulations Provide case management for all those eligible and enrolled in the grant In partnership with job seekers, design employment development plans and work with individual job seekers to reach employment and training goals Collaborate with business services staff to connect job seekers to potential employment opportunities Assist customer with researching training opportunities and navigating training application and enrollment process Identify and coordinate work-based learning/internship opportunities as a training and employment strategy Identify and document eligibility status of customers for various grants and programs Match job listings and job seekers based upon job requirements and skills needed using a structured process to find and refer the best qualified applicants Be responsive to hiring needs; implement pre-referral standards (skills, screening); conduct proactive searches with candidates; and work with business services team on customized recruitment and/or training plans Use labor market information to assist job seekers in developing employment plans Integrate effective strategies that contribute to FCWS organizational goals and performance measures/success Network with area businesses to identify business needs, establish relationships and create job/career opportunities Collaborate with training providers on customer training plans and associated costs Learn and share new Workforce Development strategies to meet performance goals Perform other duties as required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Social Services, or a related field Minimum 1 year related work experience in human resources, social services, youth or adult learning, or a related direct human service position Intermediate skills in the use of MS Office Suite NOTE: Additional years of related work experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: Knowledge of workforce development system and/or employment and training programs and services for un/underemployed individuals Knowledge of and ability to follow local, state and federal grant guidelines and applicable laws and regulations Working knowledge of all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies in designing, implementing and monitoring services Ability to effectively assess customer strengths and needs and develop strategic plans to assist in progressing career paths Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to use professional, sound judgment at all times Strong ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with youth, public, elected officials, community partners, business representatives, co-workers and customer Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with ability to prepare and present clear, accurate reports and presentations Ability to learn and use multiple digital platforms including learning management systems, case management systems, virtual meeting applications, etc. Ability to effectively establish priorities, coordinate services and activities among multiple teams and managers Ability to effectively represent Frederick County Workforce Services to the public, business, and local, state, and federal officials Ability to effectively organize work, establish priorities, manage time and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR: Direct work experience in workforce development, career counseling, and/or case management Workforce development related certification / credentials 1 year of direct work experience case managing youth and young adults (ages 16-24) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS: While working in this position the employee is constantly sitting While working in this position the employee is constantly working indoors ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS Ability to provide own transportation as needed for meeting and other commitments Available for some varied work hours to accommodate meetings or other commitments EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include): An evaluation of training and experience One or more interviews A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation Retirement Plan: A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability. Health Insurance : County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment. Dental Insurance: Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts: The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses. Life Insurance: Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents. Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation: The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Educational Reimbursement Program: County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG. Employee Assistance Program: This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem. Leave Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year 0 - 2 years 11 days 2 - 10 years 17 days 10 + years 24 days Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year. Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement. NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours. Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military. Holidays: The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections. For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013. 01 Your application, which includes any associated supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly articulate the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. Your application may be considered incomplete if vague descriptions of experience are included or if you cite experience in your supplemental question response that is not included on the Work History section of this application. When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience based on the information submitted, or if you state "see resume" as your response, you will not be considered further. I have read and acknowledge the above instructions. 02 Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Frederick County Workforce Services? Yes No 03 Which best describes your highest level of education? Less than Associate's degree received Associate's degree received Bachelor's degree received Advanced degree received 04 Was your degree earned in Public Administration, Human Resources, Social Services, or another related field? Yes No 05 Which describes your level of proficiency with MS Office Suite software? Beginner Intermediate Advanced 06 How many years of related work experience in human resources, social services, youth or adult learning, or a related direct human service position do you have? Less than 1 year work experience 1 year work experience 2 years work experience 3 or more years work experience 07 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not be considered further. 08 Do you have direct work experience in workforce development, career counseling, and/or case management? Yes No 09 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. 10 Do you have at least 1 year of direct work experience case managing youth and young adults (ages 16-24)? Yes No 11 Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer or organization name, dates of employment/service and the duties you performed.NOTE: When considering work history, 1 year of employment = 2,080 hours. If Human Resources staff is unable to confirm your related work experience, based on the information submitted, you will not receive the preference credit. 12 Do you have related workforce development certifications and/or credentials? Yes No 13 In the text box below, detail the related workforce development certification and/or credentials you currently possess.NOTE: If based on the information provided on your application form, Human Resources is unable to verify that you meet the advertised preference, you will not be granted credit. Required Question

Created: 2024-11-01