Employment & Training Specialist (VIEW)
Job Description
Employment & Training Specialist
Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare (VIEW) Program
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Employment & Training Specialist position.
What we do and how we do it is driven by our 4 Guiding Principles:
- Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
- Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
- Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
- Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity and entrepreneurship
An Overview
The work of the Employment & Training Specialist involves timely enrollment, effective and efficient management of VIEW (Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare) cases providing excellent customer service. This consists of assessing, enrolling, providing direct service and referrals for education, training, employment, and other essential supportive services to aid clients in their effort towards economic self-sufficiency. Working in a team environment, the position is expected to have expert level knowledge in the application of VIEW program rules as well as meeting program expectations and goals/targets.
How To Apply
To apply for this positing or get more information, click here to view the full posting on its official Virginia state job page.