What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Services Specialist Trainee position at SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA?
The Job
The Transitional Assistance Department is recruiting for Employment Services Specialist Trainees who work directly with program customers in the County's CalWORKs or Behavioral Health programs assessing employability, providing services needed to obtain employment, conducting workshops, and monitoring individual program compliance using an automated case management system to maintain customer records.
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For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Employment Services Specialist Trainee job description.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment: Applicants must pass a pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Applicants must pass written and oral language competency tests in order to be considered for bilingual vacancies.
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Employment Services Specialist Trainee are eligible for promotion to Employment Services Specialist ( $53,393.60 - $73,507.20 annually ) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the Experience and Education requirements:
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of full-time work experience interpreting , applying , and explaining (organizational orgovernment) policies, regulations, or procedures to the public.
NOTE: Retail sales and fast food service work experience is not considered qualifying work experience.
EDUCATION
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units completed college coursework in one of the following fields: behavioral/social science, business/public administration, English, math, humanities, administration of justice, or a closely related field.
NOTE : A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed Associate's degree or higher in one the qualifying fields listed above.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTION
Additional experience as an Employment Services Technician , or equivalent classification in a CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work (WTW) , Workforce Investment ACT (WIA) , Regional Occupational Program (ROP) or Department of Labor to Work Grant Services Program , may substitute for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of additional experience for a maximum of fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of the required education . Additional education will not substitute for experience.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5: 00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills which may consist of the following areas:
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. You may receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources (@hr.sbcounty.gov OR @governmentjobs.com) and TAD (TADRecruitment@hss.sbcounty.gov).
Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Transitional Assistance Department is recruiting for Employment Services Specialist Trainees who work directly with program customers in the County's CalWORKs or Behavioral Health programs assessing employability, providing services needed to obtain employment, conducting workshops, and monitoring individual program compliance using an automated case management system to maintain customer records.
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO VIEW OUR VIDEO
For more information regarding job duties, refer to the Employment Services Specialist Trainee job description.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
- Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
- Employee Benefits
- County MOU - General Unit
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment: Applicants must pass a pre-employment process, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, prior to appointment.
Bilingual Positions: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Applicants must pass written and oral language competency tests in order to be considered for bilingual vacancies.
Promotion: Incumbents in the class of Employment Services Specialist Trainee are eligible for promotion to Employment Services Specialist ( $53,393.60 - $73,507.20 annually ) upon completing the trainee period and receipt of a satisfactory Work Performance Evaluation. Incumbents must be promoted within twelve (12) months of hire or be terminated.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet both the Experience and Education requirements:
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of full-time work experience interpreting , applying , and explaining (organizational orgovernment) policies, regulations, or procedures to the public.
NOTE: Retail sales and fast food service work experience is not considered qualifying work experience.
EDUCATION
Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units completed college coursework in one of the following fields: behavioral/social science, business/public administration, English, math, humanities, administration of justice, or a closely related field.
NOTE : A list of completed college coursework or legible transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a completed Associate's degree or higher in one the qualifying fields listed above.
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
EDUCATION
SUBSTITUTION
Additional experience as an Employment Services Technician , or equivalent classification in a CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work (WTW) , Workforce Investment ACT (WIA) , Regional Occupational Program (ROP) or Department of Labor to Work Grant Services Program , may substitute for the required education on the basis of one (1) year of additional experience for a maximum of fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of the required education . Additional education will not substitute for experience.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5: 00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
Examination Procedure:
There will be an online assessment of knowledge and skills which may consist of the following areas:
- Interviewing and Interpersonal Skills
- Self Management
- Employability Services
- Reading Comprehension and Attention to Detail
- Basic Computer Usage
Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. You may receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources (@hr.sbcounty.gov OR @governmentjobs.com) and TAD (TADRecruitment@hss.sbcounty.gov).
Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Administrative Services Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Salary : $53,394 - $73,507