Career consultant Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Chrysalis is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. Our Mission is to serve people navigating barriers to the workforce by offering a job-readiness program, individualized supportive services, and paid transitional employment. We empower our clients on their pathway to stability, security, and fulfillment in their work and lives.

Chrysalis SECTOR Program Overview :

Led by LA County’s Justice, Cares, and Opportunities Department, the Skills and Experiences for the Careers of Tomorrow (SECTOR) program is aimed at (1) reducing unemployment and increasing earnings; (2) reducing recidivism; and (3) improving behavioral health and well-being by preparing and matching people with justice involvement to jobs in high-growth industries. The program seeks to serve individuals who have encountered the criminal or juvenile justice system and have a history of mild to moderate mental health and / or substance use disorders. Chrysalis will work closely with training partners to skill up clients, in high growth sectors such as social assistance, healthcare, government, hospitality, information technology (IT), etc.; while also providing critical support through employment coaching to support clients in getting ready for, finding and keeping a job. This is a grant funded program with multiple funding streams.

Job Summary :

The Career Coach (CC) is a role that will play an integral part in client success and building partner relationships. The CC will be responsible for providing vocational training and case management services with the goal of identifying individuals ready and willing to work in middle skills jobs and ensuring they have the training and skills needed to secure and retain employment in high growth, high wage sectors. The successful candidate will have the ability to use independent judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and a willingness to incorporate into their work emerging industry best practices and techniques.

Duties and responsibilities to include, but not limited to :

Provide Client Support, Guidance and Case Management

• Oversee the day-to-day case management of both working and non-working clients. Facilitate conversations on career pathing and training with all clients.
• Orient, assess, and provide employment counseling for clients. Assess clients for job readiness, including discussions of substance abuse, legal, and mental and physical health histories. Provide referrals to educational, training, Chrysalis social enterprise, and other social services.
• Conduct 1-on-1 job readiness activities with clients, including resume building, practice interviews, job applications, computer tutorials, cover letters, reference lists, job search guidance, etc.
• Assist clients in selecting, navigating, and succeeding in SECTOR’s vocational training components – supporting completion of paperwork, providing stipends and other resources to clients, and addressing challenges that come up during the completion of training programs.
• Facilitate Job Preparation classes, cognitive behavioral intervention classes, and other seminars on an as needed basis.
• Maintain up-to-date referrals resources for clients to engage in training and to facilitate employment search.

Program Outcomes and Data Management

Relationship Building and Collaboration

General Duties

Job Skills & Qualifications :

This is an exciting position in a fast-paced organization. We offer a highly competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Parking / Transit Accounts, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

Chrysalis encourages employment applications from people who are representative of the culturally and ethnically diverse communities Chrysalis serves. Chrysalis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls or drop-ins regarding this position please. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. )

Fair Chance Hiring Statement

Chrysalis is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals who share lived experience with the communities we serve. In particular, Chrysalis welcomes applicants who are formerly incarcerated and / or justice-involved; people who have experienced housing insecurity and / or economic inequity; Black, Indigenous, and people of color; persons with disabilities; ethnic and religious minorities; and members of the LGBTQ+ community.