Lewis County is currently seeking a full-time Employment & Training Specialist. The incumbent meets with program participants to assess career goals and interests and develop an appropriate career plan. Starting salary is $22.93/hr. with excellent benefits and NYS retirement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either: 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelors degree or higher; or 2. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associates degree and two years of full-time experience in a social service agency, community action or community service agency involving direct client contact; or 3. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four years of full-time experience in the areas defined in (B); or 4. An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C). NOTE: Successful completion of coursework in the social sciences or behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, public justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work, vocational rehabilitation, economics, political science) at a regionally accredited college or university, or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, may be substituted for the required experience with three semester credit hours of related coursework as indicated above being equivalent to three months of experience. The successful candidate will be required to pass a competitive Civil Service Examination and be reachable for appointment on the resulting Civil Service List. This position will be filled in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Apply online at https://lewiscountyny.gov under Human Services and Job Postings. EOE