Workforce & Education Coordinator
WHO WE ARE
The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California.
To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change.
Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people.
Learn more at: https://antirecidivism.org/about-us/
REPORTS TO
Associate Director of Workforce and Education
POSITION SUMMARY
ARC is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Workforce and Education (WF & ED) Coordinator to join its Los Angeles team.
The WF & ED Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting the advancement of
ARC’s mission by bringing a practical, but creative perspective to ARC’s workforce and education needs.
The WF & ED Coordinator will support and build upon all aspects of ARC’s workforce and educational programming.
This position will help to explore new and innovative workforce and educational opportunities for ARC’s membership and will help to develop new programming that further advances the department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Help create new partnerships and cultivate relationships with existing employers.
Be informed of Fair Chance Hiring laws and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines to help members advocate for themselves.
Conduct employment workshops
– Career Readiness, Interviewing Skills, How to Apply for Employment and Resume Writing.
Assist in maintaining compliance with government (local, state, federal) contracts and private grants that are related to employment and education.
Participate in ARC meetings and case conferences sharing best practices and providing thought partnership to colleagues.
Maintain accurate member/program data to manage caseload and generate reports.
Document each service, outcome, and new steps as well as any observations of members’ skills, job readiness, and/or other opportunities into a case management database.
Analyze and report monthly data as required to maintain accurate client and program-based statistics.
Conduct outreach and make initial contact with referred members.
Identify member’s employment and education needs.
Conduct regular meetings to support with achieving employment/education goals.
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time based on department and business needs.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or 2-3 years working in workforce development with experience navigating higher education system, preferred.
Local travel maybe required.
All ARC Employees are required demonstrate the following:
Teamwork: Succeed as a team –Unity, inclusion and diversity.
Dedication: Always be ready to step up and go beyond your core responsibilities and go the extra mile for the project and the team.
Integrity: Be a truth seeker.
Honesty & Trust: Always be honest even when it feels uncomfortable.
Demonstrate behaviors that show trustworthiness.
Curious and Proactive: Seek knowledge and insight and make recommendations to Department Head, HR for resolution and action items.
Accountability: Demonstrate ownership.
Communication: Maintain honest and factual communication and positive relationships among all employees and visitors.
Follow-through: Always deliver on your commitments.
Customer Service: Demonstrate passion about creating and ‘living’ an inclusive culture that enables all employees to be their best selves.
Remember to have fun!
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary $52,500-$60,000 D.O.E; Benefits include paid holidays and vacation, a 401k plan with employer match, medical, dental, vision, life, and a range of professional development opportunities.
TO APPLY
Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19.
Please send resume and cover letter to Angelica Martin, Associate Director of Workforce and Education.
Please include “Workforce and Education Coordinator” in the subject line of the email.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
ARC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,500.00
– $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Please note that employment is contingent upon proof of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19.
Ability to commute/relocate:
Los Angeles, CA 90021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location