CareerSource Assessment Coordinator/Trainer

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience in training and public speaking; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
This a grant funded position.  There are no rights to permanent employment.

Position Summary

This is professional work in administering and evaluating a variety of educational, vocational, interest, and personal assessment instruments for workforce in the CareerSource North Central Florida (NCF) Office of the Alachua County Community and Administrative Services Department.  The employee assigned to this classification is the regional proctor for Workforce Professional Tier 1 and 2 training and certification; and serves as the staff trainer for policy updates and new system implementations, as well as operational training for onboarding new staff.
Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus. Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication. Plans, schedules, and conducts appropriate assessments based on staff issued referrals. Provides information on programs and services to applicants. Follows standard procedures to administer and evaluate interest, aptitude, and achievement tests, and work samples. Prepares written assessment reports; enters scores and documentation data. Provides assessment results to assist participants and CareerSource staff in setting appropriate goals; identifying appropriate education, training options, or literacy referrals. Coordinates participant activities with other team members. Documents all job seeker assessment results and relevant case notes and services in Employ Florida. Maintains manual and computerized records and files, completes required paperwork, and prepares and distributes reports. Understands and utilizes results from various assessment tools and interview information to assist customers in making career and re-employment decisions.
Provides useful and relevant labor market information to include but not limited to, opportunities, qualifications, and expected pay, in various industries and occupations to help customers develop realistic career goals; use electronic and other resources to help customers make career and job search decisions. Ensures staff understand the policies, how to provide services under the new policies, and have documents and forms needed from the new policies. Works retail hours and/or hours as assigned. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of Workforce Service programs.  Knowledge of current standards for resumes and basic job requirements. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software programs. Knowledge of the current job market and of various training programs that are beneficial to the customers. Skill in verbal and written communication. Skill in customer service and computer systems including Microsoft Office products.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively navigate and utilize computer applications. Ability to professionally manage behavior in a classroom setting. Ability to develop effective course materials. Ability to determine the approach to completing tasks while following general guidelines. Ability to work in an environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Ability to manage multiple tasks at any given time and assist a wide variety of customers at the same time.
Ability to solve problems brought by co-workers or citizens.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with customers via presentation, in person, telephone, and written forms.   Ability to work in a team environment.  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 frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Supplemental Information

Florida Workforce Professional Certification Tier I within 6 months of hire- desired.Ability and willingness to interact with or to gain experience working with diverse youth- desired.Ability to create or modify training material and develop practical application exercise related to required training- desired.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

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You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$21.86 Hourly