Job Specialist I

Salary: $48,360.00 - $61,750.00 Annually

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 9/21/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Position Description

LIMITED RECRUITMENT

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - OCTOBER 1, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 12-15, 2026
 

The Fresno County Department of Social Services invites applications for the position of Job Specialist I. Incumbents assist social services clients to overcome barriers that affect employment readiness and self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through the use of case management methodologies and techniques including interviewing, determining employment and/or training needs, developing an employment case plan, and providing employment counseling and referral services.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:

OPTION 1:      

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
 

OPTION 2:      

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.
 

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as an Eligibility Worker with the County of Fresno.

OPTION 3:      

Education: Completion of sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States’ accredited college or university system.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing case management in a human services setting, providing educational counseling, and/or providing employment counseling.

In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:

License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent.

As a condition of employment, candidates are required to undergo and pass a background investigation. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. 

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

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