EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANT Position Available In Jefferson, New York

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANT

Jefferson County, NY 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 EMPLOYMENT

AND TRAINING ASSISTANT

Jefferson County The Jefferson County Department of Employment and Training is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Employment and Training Assistant. Responsibilities include; information gathering, conducting initial interviews with, and verifying eligibility of participants, counseling, job development, and monitoring of sub-grantees.

Salary Range:

$21.82 – $26.79 per hour (2024 Rates) Excellent fringe benefits include:

• NYS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Plan, Including Vision
• Candidates may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

A) Completion of a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university; or B) Two years of experience in job development, personnel counseling, or placement in an Employment and Training, community action, or similar agency dealing with the employment and training of economically disadvantaged, minority, handicapped, or low income persons; or C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Appointees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job.

• Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Civil Service exam required for permanent appointment.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, first review of applicants will be July 3, 2025. Apply online on our

Employment Portal:

Or send a paper application and Resume to: Jefferson County Dept. of Human Resources, 175 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.82 – $26.79 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person