Employment Navigator

Amity Foundation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Laptop provided

Cell phone provided

Paid holidays & PTO

Remote day possibility

Job summary

Amity Foundation is seeking an Employment Navigator in Los Angeles to deliver case management, career coaching, and job development for justice-involved participants in the HiRE program.

The role focuses on connecting participants with employers, training, and supportive services, with a goal of sustainable self-sufficiency and successful job placement. A hybrid work setup may apply with some remote work days.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field OR equivalent two-year experience with case management/workforce development.
• Experience in employment services or with justice-involved populations is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data-entry skills.
• Must be willing to drive and meet program partners in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management, career coaching, and employment placement services to participants.
• Conduct eligibility screening, intake, and needs assessments for HiRE students.
• Develop and update IDPs supporting employment goals.
• Monitor participant progress and adjust strategies to meet outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation of services.
• Deliver employment readiness coaching, resume help, and interview preparation.
• Coordinate referrals to outside agencies and build employer partnerships.
• Support employer outreach, hire events, and community-related activities.
• Maintain data entry in Apricot and reporting systems.
• Follow up with participants after placement to promote retention.

Skills

Case management

Career coaching

Employment placement

Employer relations

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

High school diploma + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Range $22-$24hr depending on ex

Job Summary:

The Employment Navigator provides comprehensive case management, career coaching, job development, and employment placement services to justice-involved participants enrolled in the HiRE Program. This position works closely with local employers, educational institutions, and community partners to connect participants with employment, vocational training, and supportive services that lead to long-term career success. The Employment Navigator serves as a mentor, advocate, and resource while helping participants overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable self-sufficiency.

Benefits of Working at Amity:

Amity Foundation is committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees.

Eligible employees may enjoy:

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-issued laptop computer
• Company-issued cell phone
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals overcoming barriers to employment
• Potential opportunity for one remote workday per week based on program needs, performance, and supervisor approval

Essential Duties:

• Provide comprehensive case management, career coaching, job development, and employment placement services to participants.
• Conduct comprehensive eligibility screening, intake, and needs assessments for prospective HiRE students.
• Develop, review, and update Individual Development Plans (IDP) that support students’ employment and career goals.
• Monitor participant progress throughout all phases of the program and adjust service strategies as needed to support successful outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case documentation, including participant progress, employment activities, referrals, supportive services, and case notes.
• Provide individualized employment readiness coaching, including résumé development, interviewing skills, workplace professionalism, job search strategies, and career planning.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies, as necessary.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with employers, community colleges, workforce agencies, and community-based organizations to expand employment and training opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive case records and accurate statistical information for participants and services, including all the required elements of the IDP.
• Conduct employer outreach and coordinate hiring events, recruitment activities, employer presentations, and networking opportunities.
• Attend workshops, meetings, and training as requested by the supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in Apricot and other required reporting systems.
• Coordinate supportive services and community referrals to address employment barriers.
• Conduct regular follow-up with participants after employment placement to support job retention and career advancement.
• Maintain communication with employers regarding participant progress, employment retention, and workplace success.
• Monitor program outcomes and assist in achieving grant performance goals and contractual deliverables.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Workforce Development, or a related field. OR High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience providing case management, workforce development, employment services, vocational rehabilitation, or working with justice-involved populations.

Preferred:

• Experience providing employment or workforce development services.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals or similar populations.
• Experience facilitating employment readiness workshops or career coaching.

Certifications or Licenses:

Required:

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and be eligible for Amity vehicle insurance.
• Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification AND pass a physical examination and tuberculosis test from a health professional.

Preferred:

• Offender Mentorship and Conflict Resolution Certification.

Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of causes, symptoms, and effects of long-term incarceration; appreciation for the behavioral, psychological, physical, and social effects of incarceration.
• Recognition of the importance of individual differences created by personalities, cultures, lifestyles, social networks, and other factors that influence behavior.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic case management systems.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community and within the organization.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior to maintain professional standards and safeguard the participant.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, educational institutions, community partners, and participants.
• Protect program participants’ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and participant information.
• Strong organizational, case management, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of workforce development principles, employment readiness, and career coaching.
• Ability to establish rapport and build trust with participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Faculty must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently sitting and typing for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, stoop.
• Frequently required to talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
• Frequently able to communicate verbally and in written form.
• Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
• Required to wear comfortable and office-appropriate clothes.

Mental Demands:

• Ability to change direction as priorities shift.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires one to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to professionally work under pressure with difficult or temperamental students & faculty.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress related to the position.

Work Conditions:

• Primarily an in-person office environment with regular travel throughout the community to meet with employers, participants, educational partners, and community organizations.

Environmental Conditions:

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate but can be loud.
• The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate to cool but can be cold or hot.

Travel:

• Local travel is required to attend employer visits, community meetings, participant appointments, hiring events, and other program-related activities.

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is neither possible nor desirable to commit every detail of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Faculty are required to comply with supervisory instructions and to perform other job duties, responsibilities, and assignments as required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure the satisfactory operation of the organization.

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