Career Development & Job Placement Specialist

Volunteers-of-Americ; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Job Developer to coordinate and provide job placement and support services on-site for clients. The role focuses on developing individualized employment plans, conducting employability assessments, and guiding participants toward stable employment with local employers.

Responsibilities include career counseling, job coaching, arranging interviews, and building employer partnerships to expand placement opportunities while ensuring progress is tracked

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance and background check required.
• Ability to perform under emotionally challenging circumstances.
• On-site presence required for all duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide job placement and support services for assigned clients.
• Develop individualized employment and service plans with participants.
• Conduct employability assessments and create clear goals and referrals.
• Provide career counseling, job coaching, and labor market information.
• Arrange interviews with employers and support job retention.
• Build relationships with local employers to create placement opportunities.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volunteers of America Los Angeles is seeking a Job Developer to coordinate and provide job placement and support services on-site for clients. The role focuses on developing individualized employment plans, conducting employability assessments, and guiding participants toward stable employment with local employers.

Responsibilities include career counseling, job coaching, arranging interviews, and building employer partnerships to expand placement opportunities while ensuring progress is tracked