Employment Specialists - CECO & YouthSource (Occupational Education & Training Coordinator)

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. Our Children, Youth and Young Adults Division (CYYAD) is recruiting for two Employment Specialists (Occupational Education and Training Coordinators) to provide curriculum design and basic skills instruction for out-of-school youth enrolled in educational services at King County YouthSource and Shoreline Community College's Center for Education and Career Opportunities (CECO).

This is a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end December 31, 2027. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop job readiness coursework and curricula: perform course analysis, write learning objectives; develop instruction and testing materials and visual aids.
• Develop employer partnerships including internship sites, navigate paperwork processes necessary for this to be done including payroll packets, supervisor handbooks, etc.
• Ensure that summer internship programming is developed, standardized, and operational for the site and support for the systems-wide work.
• Conduct courses and provide workshops to CYYAD participants in job readiness, including but not limited to career exploration, resume creation, cover letter development, job search training, job applications, interviewing techniques, communication, and other job-relevant soft skills.
• Evaluate and track student progress. Provide constructive feedback and supplemental individualized training, where needed.
• Maintain and update a library of training and reference materials and additional employment workshops and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, social work, or related field OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates strong ability to perform the job duties of the position.
• At least two years of experience working with youth or young adults in an employment or education environment.
• Experience working with out-of-school students (with or without a diploma/GED).
• At least two years of experience in job development or related field.
• At least one year of experience teaching Job Readiness or related curriculum.
• Strong ability to engage with students and support them to employment goals, including ability to build individual relationships with students quickly and work with a diverse group of students.
• Familiarity with the King County, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, or similar funding streams as related to internships and development of employer partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver goal-oriented results in a timely manner.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, results-oriented program and experience developing curriculum.
• Ability to work with and communicate clearly and effectively with individuals of diverse cultural, socio-economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with community colleges, WorkSource, juvenile court, parents, and funders.
• Ability to work as a team member and have good interpersonal, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License or the ability to travel within King County in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices, and understanding of the effects of place, race, and policy and system-based inequities on marginalized communities.

Additional Information

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Employees are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.
• The YouthSource and CECO teams work 100% onsite. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite.
• Primary onsite locations: 645 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188 or 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.
• This position is not represented by a union.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options for eligible employees and dependents.
• Life and disability insurance: basic coverage provided, with the opportunity to purchase additional insurance.
• Retirement: participation in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass (not available for Short Term Temporary positions).
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays.
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) positions may vary based on the terms and details of the position.