TSE Coordinator

JVS SoCal; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits & PTO

Career development

Job summary

JVS SoCal is seeking a TSE Coordinator in California to engage with job seekers and businesses, providing a full range of no-cost employment services through America’s Job Centers of California. You will review documentation, enter data into agency databases, and collaborate with local employers to place participants in work experiences or unsubsidized jobs.

The role requires strong communication, client service, and time-management skills, with ability to work flexible hours and support diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree or BA preferred or 3+ years related experience.
• 1–2 years experience in workforce development, career counseling, case management, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of job search strategies, career pathways, and local employment resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work flexible hours and meet objectives.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from DPSS, GAIN, and GROW for TSE projects.
• Reviews documentation, ensures accuracy, and enters data into agency databases.
• Works with businesses to hire participants and arrange work experience/on-the-job training.
• Provides career counseling, resume building, interview coaching, and job application assistance.
• Maintains records and measures program outcomes; ensures grant compliance.

Skills

Communication

Networking

Relationship-building

Time management

Client service

Bilingual (Spanish)

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma; Associate/Bachelor preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

The TSE Coordinator will engage with job seekers and businesses alike; access to a comprehensive range of employment services at no cost, from training opportunities and placement assistance to candidate recruitment, at the America’s Job Centers of California, operated by JVS SoCal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree or BA preferred or 3 or more years of related experience preferred
• At least 1-2 years of experience in workforce development, career counseling, case management, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of job search strategies, career pathways, and local employment resources
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be assertive, friendly and willing to work flexible hours to meet objectives and goals
• Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with stakeholders in written and oral form, including electronic media, using positive interpersonal skills
• Must have exceptional customer service and communication skills, strong boundaries, and demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
• Must demonstrate good judgment and the ability to work under deadlines
• Experience with payroll and timesheet processing
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and individuals facing employment barriers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to pass a background check and reference checks
• Ability to maintain punctual attendance and meet program deadlines
• Bilingual in Spanish or other community-based language preferred
• Must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from DPSS, GAIN, and GROW for TSE projects
• Reviews mandatory documentation and forms, ensures accuracy, and enters data into agency databases
• Seeks out appropriate work opportunities in the community and works with businesses to hire participants and/or serve as work experience and on-the-job training sites
• Encourages and supports job-seeking participants, and assists to place in work experience training or on-the-job training
• Oversees all aspects of training to ensure participants receive appropriate supervision and training and completes all paperwork in a timely manner
• Interfaces and collaborates with GAIN case managers, GROW case managers, employers, South Bay WIB staff and participants to obtain the necessary forms and share the required documentation
• Provide career counseling, resume building, interview coaching, and job application assistance; facilitates workshops and provides work readiness, job placement and retention support
• Case management responsibilities to ensure clients receive comprehensive employment placement services
• Offer employment services, case management, and community outreach to meet performance outcomes
• Determine eligibility and assist clients with obtaining necessary documentation for employment (e.g., IDs, work permits)
• Track and document client progress, employment status, and retention efforts
• Coordinate individualized case plans with clients to address both short- and long-term needs
• Provide service linkages and support systems to ensure identified needs are met
• Refer clients to other programs and resources, including WIOA
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers, workforce development agencies, and training providers
• Identify and secure job placement opportunities tailored to clients\' skills and goals
• Collaborate with the Job Developer on job fairs, recruitment events, and networking opportunities for clients to meet or exceed unsubsidized employment goals
• Stay updated on labor market trends, in-demand careers, and vocational training opportunities
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and reports to measure program outcomes and impact
• Ensure compliance with grant and funding requirements related to employment services
• Work may involve occasional travel for job fairs, employer meetings, or community outreach
• Will work with team members to leverage resources and assist participants to obtain unsubsidized employment

Physical Demands

Office environment; will require travel to site visits and attendance at out-of-office meetings. Must be able to operate standard office equipment.

About JVS SoCal

Founded in 1931, JVS-SoCal is a nonprofit, non-sectarian social service agency providing job training, education, career services, mentoring, and placement assistance to diverse and multicultural populations, transforming lives and empowering individuals to achieve sustainable employment and financial independence. JVS SoCal currently serves over 30,000 clients annually at over 20 locations throughout Southern California. As JVS SoCal continues to grow, we continue to look for qualified, dedicated staff to join us and play a role in transforming lives and bettering our communities throughout SoCal and beyond

Salary

$22.00/ hr. + Benefits & PTO

JVS SoCal will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if JVS SoCal is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating or rehabilitative evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background check report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act