Career Development Specialist (Spokane)

VACANCY ANN #:  STOI-25-069

TITLE:                       CAREER DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (SPOKANE)

DEPARTMENT:      477 TANF

LOCATION:              SPOKANE, WA

STATUS:                  REGULAR, FULL-TIME

SALARY LEVEL:    $19.84 - $25.88 / PER HOUR

OPENING DATE:    JULY 15, 2025

CLOSING DATE:    JULY 29, 2025

SUMMARY:

The Employment & Training department incorporates employment services as a primary strategy that leads clients towards self-sufficiency.  The Career Development Specialist will be depended upon to develop positive relationships with local employers and be sufficiently knowledgeable of E&T clientele to be able to match E&T clients with potential employers. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop relationships with local employers to establish job creation;


• Develop relationships with local colleges, vocational training centers, apprenticeship programs to establish education and training strategies;


• Present employment and training related classes or training activities.


• Provide post-employment services to ensure client success and job retention;


• Recommend client recognition and incentives upon employment, and other employment related benchmarks;


• Maintain client employment files that include current resume, job application, contact information;


• Meet one-on-one with clients to assess employability and/or education and training needs;


• Prepare employment and training success plan with client; prepare resume, job application, and other job readiness activities to prepare client for work;


• Provide small business development support, including training, class tuition, or referrals to available services;


• Approve support services to ensure client employability; approve support services to assure job retention;


• Approve support services to ensure client education and training needs are met; approve support services to assure education and training retention;


• Ensure client files are current and maintained in a uniform manner to meet program reporting requirements;


• Be knowledgeable about hiring practices and general employment laws, practices and policies.


• Document client progress through TAS.


• Conduct Job Readiness Workshops, and secure additional workshops to offer clients in their preparation to become employed.


• Provide employment and training services to year-around youth program and summer youth employment program.


• Responsible for the planning and development of summer youth employment program activities and schedule.


• Provide supervisory oversight to Lead Crew Boss and assist with personnel issues within the summer youth program.


• Conduct workshops to prepare youth for the world of work.


• Perform other duties or related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Public Assistance laws, rules, regulations, service programs, and employment and training programs;


• Knowledge of human resource practices, policies and resources;


• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices;


• Knowledge of culture and traditions of Native Americans;


• Ability to work independently;


• Ability to use good judgment in evaluating and making decisions;


• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the public and with co-workers;


• Ability to practice tact, courtesy and discretion;


• Ability to convey interests and concern to callers requesting information or assistance with problems related to the various programs;


• Ability to perform basic computer applications and internet operations;


• Skill in dealing with people


• Skill in establishing a positive channel of communication among co-workers, Tribal staff, public and private involved in serving the customers.


• Skill in working with youth and their families for employment and training purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have to (2) years of college in a related field.


• Must have two (2) years of experience with customer service, communications, sales or other related activity that demonstrates ability to promote employment and training to clients.


• Must have valid driver’s license.


• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.

MUST APPLY ON-LINE:

Contact: Kammi Rosenbaum or Empero Corral

P.O. Box 206 Wellpinit, WA 99040

509-458-6527 or 458-6576

E-mail: [email protected]

Applications must be received in the Human Resource Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.

The Spokane Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy

All Applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Test

Positions Considered Safety Sensitive Also Test for Marijuana

All Positions with the Spokane tribe of Indians are subject to a 90-day orientation period