Self-Sufficiency Specialist II

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Self-Sufficiency Specialist II

Salary

$46,589.00 - $76,023.00 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

12238

Department

Human Services

Division

Division of Social Services

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

9/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Human Services (NDHS) provides a wide range of essential services to its citizens. These services are crucial in supporting the wellbeing of the community and ensuring that all citizens have access to the resources they need. NDHS is committed to providing such comprehensive support to its citizens.

The NDS is seeking a Self-Sufficiency Specialist II for the Self-Sufficiency unit to help individuals and communities become more self-reliant and sustainable. We promote economic independence through assistance with job searches, job development, educational and vocational opportunities, and alleviating barriers to entering and remaining in the workforce.

The Self-Sufficiency Specialist II assesses needs, develops, and implements programs, provides training and education, coordinates resources, and evaluates outcomes. They may also work with government agencies, non-profit organizations, or private companies to promote self-sufficiency initiatives.

Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $46,589 - $53,577

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited:

• Administers and conducts assessment results to include career interests, aptitudes, abilities and employability. Provides in-depth employment and supportive counseling as needed. Updates employability plans. Performs re-assessments at prescribed intervals to ensure satisfactory progress.

• Administers resource management by providing resource updates, conducts job recruitment, coaching and vocational enrollment.

• Manages the delivery of employment and training services.

• Facilitates and instructs Job Readiness classes, community presentations, orientations, and course curriculums.

• Conducts interviews, reviews, and evaluates information from participants for continued program eligibility.

• Manages a caseload of approximately 60-90 or more individuals.

• Clarifies regulations by interpreting policies, explaining rules and responsibilities for self-sufficiency reform programs, and providing coaching skills to help customers make a smooth transition to self-sufficiency.

• Works collaboratively with other employees and the public to ensure that each customer is served efficiently and effectively.

• Serves as a mentor and assists with training of new workers as required.

• Maintains and analyzes program results and prepares required program outcome reports.

Education/Experience

Work requires education or training beyond high school graduation or equivalency which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Two years of experience in eligibility work or related area.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Academic courses or areas of concentration required to perform the required job duties: Human Services, Public Administration, Business, Sociology, or closely related field.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required; two years of experience in Human Service, workforce development or job readiness related field.

Additional Information & Requirements

• Valid driver's license may be required depending on assignment.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

  If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

  If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

  NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

  02

  Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

  03

  Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Some College (6 months or more)

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

  04

  How many years of experience do you possess related in the workforce development field?

• No experience

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 2-3 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 5 or more years of experience

  05

  Do you have experience working with individuals with significant barriers to employment?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience working with individuals with significant barriers to employment. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.

  07

  Do you have experience working with the TANF/VIEW and or SNAP E&T populations?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience working with the TANF/VIEW and or SNAP E&T populations? If you do not have experience, please type N/A.

  09

  Do you have any experience teaching Job or Career Readiness classes, support groups or workshops?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe any experience teaching Job or Career Readiness classes, support groups or workshops. If you do not have experience, please type N/A.

  11

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  12

  A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?

• I have been convicted of a felony

• I have been convicted of a misdemeanor

• I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor

• I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor

  13

  If you answered, that you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.

  14

  Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran

• I am a Veteran

• I am a Disabled Veteran

  Required Question

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