Manager, Behavioral Health Apprenticeship

Foundation for California Community Colleges; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Manager, Behavioral Health Apprenticeship in California to lead and expand apprenticeship programs. This hybrid role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy for equitable apprenticeship access. Ideal candidates have significant experience in workforce development and are passionate about making an impact in their community. Competitive salary and remote-first philosophy offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in state and/or federal grant management including budget management.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience in workforce development, behavioral health, apprenticeship, and/or higher education.
• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in program/system implementation or project management.
• Passion for impact and mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-million dollar apprenticeship projects and partnerships.
• Develop and expand behavioral health apprenticeship programs.
• Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise.
• Advocate for equitable access to apprenticeship opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation experience

Understanding of apprenticeship programs

Equity-mindedness

Job description

Join to apply for the Manager, Behavioral Health Apprenticeship role at Foundation for California Community Colleges. The role is hybrid within San Diego County; candidates must reside in California.

What You’ll Do

The LAUNCH Apprenticeship Network seeks a Manager, Behavioral Health Apprenticeship to play a critical role in the department’s success by applying deep project management skills and facilitation experience to ensure high‑quality design and delivery of registered apprenticeship and work‑based learning programs. The Manager will serve as central liaison among employers, community partners, and state agencies, overseeing multi‑million dollar projects, building sustainable partner networks, and scaling LAUNCH’s proven blueprint for apprenticeship success.

Program Development & Expansion

• Work collaboratively with LAUNCH staff to lead behavioral health apprenticeship growth efforts across California, with priority focus on San Diego and regional expansion
• Register and manage apprenticeship programs with the U.S. Department of Labor and California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, aiming to scale 700 apprentices in behavioral health over four years

Resource Development & Technical Assistance

• Provide subject matter expertise and marketing collateral, toolkits, and resources that support education providers in engaging employers about registered apprenticeship in behavioral health

Funding & Program Management

• Provide subject matter expertise and marketing collateral, toolkits, and resources that support education providers in engaging employers about registered apprenticeship in behavioral health

Apprenticeship Ambassadorship and Relationship Cultivation

• Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation in high‑level meetings and official events/conferences, advocating for policies and programs that support equitable access to apprenticeship opportunities, showcasing milestones, impact metrics, and success stories

Employer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with LAUNCH staff and partner organizations to recruit, convene and facilitate employer committees that foster statewide and regional collaborations, ensuring industry demand is met
• Establish and lead the San Diego Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Network

Attributes for Success

• Experience in state and/or federal grant management to included budget management, allocation, and success workplan deliverables completion
• Minimum of four (4) years of related work experience in workforce development, behavioral health, apprenticeship, and/or higher education
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in managing program/system implementation or project management
• We’re recruiting for mission‑driven, passionate, equity‑minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better
• Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of individuals in California
• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non‑profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start‑up, and the scale of a state agency
• Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more
• We are committed to professional development with an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

What We Offer

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a remote‑first philosophy, recruiting and hiring talent across the state in fully remote positions where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 retirement plans
• Carrot reproductive health and fertility support
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00
Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

To see the full job description and to apply, please go to our Careers page at https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industry

Higher Education