Workforce Development Specialist (50862)

Join us at St. Anne’s Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' Lives 

About Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life-changing transformation, and we're seeking anWorkforce Development Specialist, Family Based Services to join our team and be a vital part of this mission. 

Why Choose Us: 

• Making a Difference: Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams. 
• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued. 
• Professional Growth: We support your career development and offer training to help you grow. 
• Community Impact: Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference. 

Salary and Benefits:  

• Pay Rate: $24.00/hourly 
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Medical, Non-Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!) 
• Dental, and Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per year 
• Disability Insurance 
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 
• 403(b) Company Match 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• And more! 

Compensation: In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position.  The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Program: Our Workforce Development program prepares youth and adults for meaningful employment and lifelong success. Our program supports both residential and community-based clients, offering personalized guidance in resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies, professional attire, and workplace readiness. Through our collaboration with New Village Girls' Academy, we teach high school students work readiness skills using a structured six-session curriculum covering topics such as professionalism, job searching, and job retention. At the core of our work is empowerment, helping individuals gain the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive in the workforce and in life.

Role Summary: The Workforce Development Specialist provides individualized, healing-centered workforce development services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) and other program participants to support career exploration, employment readiness, education, training, employment, and long-term economic mobility. The Specialist works alongside participants to identify strengths, interests, goals, andbarriers to employment and develops individualized pathways that connect participants to meaningful career opportunities, education and training programs, supportive services, and community resources.

• Monday – Thursday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM; Friday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM; Alternating Fridays: Day off built into the schedule!  
• Location:St. Anne’s Family Services, 155 N. Occidental Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provide individualized workforce development and career coaching services to support participants in identifying strengths, interests, career goals, and pathways toward employment, education, training, and economic mobility.
• Conduct career and workforce assessments and develop individualized workforce development plans that identify goals, action steps, supportive services, and measurable outcomes.
• Plan and facilitate workforce development classes, workshops, and individual sessions focused on career exploration, job readiness, employment skills, professional development, and workplace success.
• Support participants with job search activities, resume development, interview preparation, workplace expectations, and other employment-readiness skills.
• Connect participants to employment, education, vocational training, certification, internship, work-based learning, and other career pathway opportunities.
• Conduct field-based services and travel to partner organizations, schools, employers, training providers, and other community settings to facilitate linkages, strengthen collaboration, and support participant access to workforce opportunities and resources.
• Track and report participant engagement, employment, education, training, retention, and other workforce outcomes to support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Education, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Business, Human Services, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in workforce development, career coaching, employment services, vocational training, youth development, or a related field. Experience working with Transitional Age Youth or individuals experiencing barriers to employment preferred.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops, curricula, trainings, or other educational programming.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred 
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills 
• Comfortable using computers and software tools – including email, work order systems, and project tracking platforms 
• Knowledge of workforce development practices, career pathways, labor market resources, employment services, and community-based resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and meet program deadlines.

St. Anne's Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!