Employment & Training Assistant

OTSEGO COUNTY HAS THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: <br>
Department of Social Services <br>
Employment & Training Assistant <br>
Salary Range: $38,252 – $45,097/yr <br>
LAST DAY FOR FILING: October 18, 2024 <p>

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative support tasks such as information gathering, conducting initial interviews with, and verifying eligibility of, participants, and under supervision, counseling, job development, and monitoring of sub-grantees. The work differs from clerical work in that the incumbent is required to apply acquired knowledge of Employment and Training regulations and principles to individual situations and has an independence of judgment not permitted in clerical disciplines. The position is under the direct supervision of a higher-level employment position. Supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel; does related work as required. <br>

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the operation of an Employment and Training Program; working knowledge of social science concepts related to poverty and unemployment; ability to collect, organize, and interpret data and information relating to Employment and Training programs and projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, private and governmental agencies, and labor groups; ability to develop jobs and provide services to clients; ability to express oneself both orally and in writing; ability to understand oral and written directions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. <br>

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either:
<li>(a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with
an Associates Degree; OR
<li>(b) Two (2) years experience in job development, personnel counseling, or placement in an Employment and Training, community action, or similar agency dealing with the employment and training of economically disadvantaged, minority, handicapped, or low income persons; OR
<li>(c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b). <p>

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full time
experience requirements. <p>

Applications are available at the Otsego County Personnel Office 183 Main Street Cooperstown, NY 13326 or online at https://otsego-portal.mycivilservice.com/