Job description

Application Closing Date: March 31, 2023

Department: Workforce Development Department (WDD)
Reports To: Associate Director of Adult Workforce Development
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Travel: No

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Adult Workforce Development, the Substance Abuse Academy Program Coordinator will work with a team of staff and key partners to assist adult jobseekers within vulnerable populations (e.g. veterans, disabled, re-entry, homeless) to develop job-readiness soft skills and enter industry-training leading to living-wage careers. The Substance Abuse Academy Program Coordinator will provide one-on-one supportive services to individuals who are preparing to join the workforce as a Substance Abuse Counselors and/or in need of academic assistance. The Substance Abuse Academy Coordinator will assess basic needs, identify barriers to employment, develop an Individual Service Plan to address those barriers, and coordinate services, and provide participants with support in maintaining their employment. They will execute a coordinated, client-training partner focused approach within the Integrated Service Delivery (ISD) model that positively impacts the jobseeker, partner, organization, and community at-large. The Substance Abuse Academy Program Coordinator will track and document all services provided as well as progress towards all grant outcomes. They will coordinate and collaborate with all WDD staff, other departments within CRCD, and outside partners to ensure effective and streamlined services and delivery. They will also enter, organize, and maintain accurate data, reporting, and main files for all participants to successfully meet all grant outcomes. They will also support the organization’s 5-year strategic plan and work closely with management to ensure alignment and consistent progress towards those goals

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the Substance Abuse Disorder Career Training Academy model partnership structure would include an AJCC/Workforce Center (CRCD); Community College (East LA and/or Cuesta College), and lead employers including Amity Foundation, and others.
• Provide orientations and career pathway information to interested community members including those with lived experience, prospective students, and incumbent staff.
• Enroll 24 individuals as participants into WIOA, City General Funds, or Hire LA Funds Individuals will also be co-enrolled as community college students in one of the participating colleges.
• Assist all participants to be enrolled as full-time community college students. Prospective students will receive intensive assistance in the college enrollment and financial aid processes. CRCD staff will work in partnership with local college support services to ensure the submission of all required forms and documentation.
• Provide summer field work experience with subsidized employment or unsubsidized employment with identified employers with approximately 300 hours of paid work experience will be available to each participant. Incumbent workers will not have subsidized employment.
• Provide On-going Personal/Professional Development– During the 18-month academy program, participants will be able to participate in personal/professional development classes emphasizing working with formerly incarcerated individuals, trauma informed care, and other classes.
• Contact, receive and review referrals to Workforce Program from local schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies, including walk-ins.
• Facilitate program information sessions and orientation.
• Assist with facilitation of the program’s employment readiness, leadership, and life skills workshops.
• Track participant hours and attendance to meet the performance goal associated with the grant deliverables.
• Coordinate work sites for participants to complete work experience hours.
• Conduct work site walk through and training for all work site supervisors.
• Collect and review participant timecards for completion and accuracy.
• Pick up and distribute participant paychecks on the 5th and 20th of each month.
• Uphold CRCD’s Mission Statement and 5 Year Strategic Plan

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years’ experience or related work and/or BA Degree
• Familiarity with the At-Risk population is a plus
• Knowledge of database management and quality control process
• Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources
• Reliable transportation: valid driver's license, and car insurance as required by law, as appropriate

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites throughout the day.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Combination of field and office environment.
• May necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise, and odor.
• Work regularly in a community that is exposed to gang activity, substance use, homelessness, and high unemployment rates.
• This is not a work-from-home position

RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

• Encompass a “do whatever it takes approach” to serving our community
• Always maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality.
• Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues.
• Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines.
• Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency.
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others.
• Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication.
• Regular and prompt attendance in the office is required
• Work with limited to minimum supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor and or executive team.

CRCD is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for employment. As such, all CRCD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including new hires. All new hires must provide proof of vaccination on or before their start date; alternatively, new hires may request a medical or religious exemption on or before their start date. If a new hire requires a medical or religious exemption, CRCD will engage in the interactive process with the new hire; a new hire cannot begin working for CRCD until the medical or religious exemption application has been approved. Similarly, if a new hire is not yet vaccinated, CRCD will delay the start date until the new hire can provide proof of vaccination or approval of a medical or religious exemption application

All candidates are subject to pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90007: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• work related: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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