Employment Readiness Instructor at Fresno EOC

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None.

SUMMARY 

Responsible for providing instruction and guidance to participants related to job search preparedness, including conducting participant objective assessments that gauge career interests, aptitudes and abilities.

Assist in the fulfillment of the Agency’s vision, “For Those We Serve,” by empowering individuals who thrive as healthy, self-sufficient and contributing members of our communities. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides instruction related to enhancement of individual skills related to resume development, and job application completion.

Assists in administering standardized assessment tests to gauge clients' academic skills, occupational interests and aptitude.

Evaluates and reports participant job readiness and occupational skills competencies to assigned Academic and Career Advisor(s).

Assists participants with enhancing interviewing techniques utilizing video equipment.

Develops workshop content to meet the needs of employers and special target groups of job seekers.

Provides input in writing and/or in case staff meetings to Academic and Career Advisor(s) concerning customer service needs identified during the workshop.

Physically sets-up classroom and materials, answers telephones, takes messages, and schedules appointments.

Assists customers in accessing and utilizing the Cal Jobs system.

Travels for agency business using reliable transportation.

Maintains regular attendance and punctuality. 

Works evenings and weekends as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field required.   Additional related work experience may substitute required education on a year-by-year basis.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years related work experience in the area of employment and training.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledgeable of local labor market demands, and test interpretation and validation procedures.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.  

Effective presentation, organizational, written and verbal communication skills. 

Willing to work non-traditional hours and days to meet the needs of this position.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Hmong or other secondary language desirable based on the needs of the clients and the program.

Prior to employment must pass and maintain required background investigation including acceptable criminal record statement, Department of Justice fingerprint clearance, and child abuse index clearance.

Maintain a valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, adequate auto insurance as required by State law, and insurability by agency carrier for those driving agency vehicles.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.  Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Fresno EOC.

Rev. 12.07.20